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Tag Archives: Community

Plastic in Our Oceans

United Nations Association Coventry Branch Posted on 19th April 2017 by Jacob Dalgaard19th April 2017

On the subject of the Environmental Problem of Plastic Pollution of Our Oceans.   Jacob Z. Dalgaard, Ph.D 5 Farmer Ward Road, Kenilworth CV82DJ   Plastic pollution of our oceans is becoming an increasingly urgent problem, with the weight of … Continue reading →

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Green Electricity

United Nations Association Coventry Branch Posted on 16th April 2017 by Jacob Dalgaard28th June 2025

FIRST GET A SMART METER _ IT IS FREE!!  Buy Green Electricity. http://www.greenelectricity.org/ http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/home-energy-efficiency/switching-utilities/buying-green-electricity http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/buyersguides/energy/greenelectricitysuppliers.aspx Even Better, Have Solar PV Panels, A Heatpump or A Wind Mill installed; The government have support schemes: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/renewable-energy/electricity/solar-panels https://www.gov.uk/feed-in-tariffs/overview https://www.comparethemarket.com/energy/content/energy-saving-tips/

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Save Water

United Nations Association Coventry Branch Posted on 16th April 2017 by Jacob Dalgaard23rd October 2024

Save Water at Home and in the Garden. GET A WATER METER – IT IS FREE!!!: https://www.stwater.co.uk/help-and-contact/faqs/how-can-i-get-a-water-meter/ How to save water: https://www.stwater.co.uk/my-supply/save-water/ Freebies for water saving: https://www.savewatersavemoney.co.uk/severntrent/free-water-saving-products 23 eco-friendly tips in (and outside) the home: https://www.comparethemarket.com/home-insurance/content/reducing-water-consumption/

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Buy an Electric Car

United Nations Association Coventry Branch Posted on 16th April 2017 by Jacob Dalgaard22nd February 2021

Buy an Electric Car or Van. * Purchase price is higher but running expense including repairs much lower: http://www.thechargingpoint.com/knowledge-hub/hot-topics/Electric-car-costs.html * NO or Lower TAX !!! https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-exempt-from-vehicle-tax * Save Money on Fuel – Only A Few £ to Charge !!! http://www.thechargingpoint.com/beginners-guide.html … Continue reading →

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Use Public Transportation

United Nations Association Coventry Branch Posted on 16th April 2017 by Jacob Dalgaard17th April 2017

Use Public transportation when possible. It saves energy: http://www.energysavingsecrets.co.uk/publictransportvsprivatetransportthedebate.html  It makes us happier: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11095120/Getting-the-bus-or-train-to-work-makes-us-happier-than-driving-study-finds.html It also saves money: http://www.sustrans.org.uk/what-you-can-do/use-your-car-less/why-use-public-transport

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Insulate Your Home

United Nations Association Coventry Branch Posted on 16th April 2017 by Jacob Dalgaard17th April 2017

Insulate your home and optimize your energy use.   Why live in a drafty, cold and unpleasant home, when you can also save money on heating by insulating: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/home-insulation  

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Eat Less Meat

United Nations Association Coventry Branch Posted on 16th April 2017 by Jacob Dalgaard23rd October 2018

Meat costs a lot of energy to produce, and cows in addition also produce the greenhouse gas methane. Generally, poultry and fish are less harmful to the environment, and most people in the UK eat more meat that necessary for … Continue reading →

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Avoid Food Waste

United Nations Association Coventry Branch Posted on 16th April 2017 by Jacob Dalgaard17th April 2017

  Food waste is a huge problem in our society. It has been estimated that a third of all food is wasted worldwide, and food waste account for approximately 3.3 billion tons emitted greenhouse gasses. The waste has an enormous impact … Continue reading →

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Big Iftar in Coventry Cathedral

United Nations Association Coventry Branch Posted on 26th June 2016 by wykenseagrave26th June 2016

[slideshow_deploy id=’672′] Big Iftar is an event to encourage neighbourliness and community through the sharing of Iftar (an evening meal taken by Muslims at sunset to end their days Ramadan fast during). In 2016 it was celebrated in Coventry Cathedral on the … Continue reading →

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