Cold frosty windows, lit up by flickering candles really capture the heart of the Christmas experience. However, you might want to consider your choice of festive candle very carefully before you settle down to roast those chestnuts. Paraffin candles are from petroleum residues which pollute both the environment and the lungs - yuk, cough, splutter! Impress your friends this year with your green credentials by getting creative and choosing a soy, beeswax or vegetable based candle. These types of yuletide lights are far better for the planet because they are biodegradable AND smoke free. And do remember, just because it's Christmas, try not to burn the candle at both ends!
We all know that our childhood friend Santa is super green because as he uses reindeer to power his sleigh around the world, with no emissions other than Rudolph´s occasional droppings. Although we don´t expect you to hook up with a magic flying vehicle and nine woodland creatures, you can make a difference by embracing the carpool concept! Driving alone is very inefficient, especially when others are going your way. Back in the car lovin´ USA, the verage American emits a massive 3.7 tons(3700 kilograms!) of CO2 each year on the commute to work. By sharing the
T´is the season to give and receive, so why not double the fun by sharing a shower with someone and help save energy. If we all made a splash by working that shower hose with our favourite people, just once a week, we would make CO2 savings equivalent to the annual emissions of a coal power plant! So clean up your act and make a shower date in your diary today. Scrubbing backs has never been sexier or better for the planet.
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