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Make your home more sustainable

Use this page to explore how you can make your home more environmentally friendly in response to the Climate Emergency.

There are lots of ways we can minimise our impacts. Use the information below to learn how to improve the efficiency of your home and make sustainable lifestyle changes.

Make your house more energy efficient and reduce your bills

Visit the Community Energy Network website to learn how to make your home warmer, more energy efficient and more affordable to run. We offer free and impartial guidance on the most effective improvements for your home, and support in finding grants and funding to help with home energy improvements. 

Switch to a renewable energy provider

Consider switching to a renewable energy provider. Use an online comparison tool to find the best renewable solution for you.

Learn more about how and where to recycle

Find out where your nearest household recycling centre is, when it’s open and what you can recycle. Visit our rubbish and recycling page for more information.

Create a compost bin or install a water butt

Composting your food waste is a great way of reducing the waste that ends up in the bin and using a water butt reduces your water usage.

To find out how to set up home composting, visit the Recycle Now website.