Connect's Tenant Green Group is looking for new members who would like to become involved with a small team assisting with implementing our Affordable Warmth Strategy. No experience is needed, but a willingness to gather the opinions and views of other tenants and voice these at call Joanne Wilson, Connect's Regeneration Officer, on 0113 235 0202, or email her at joanne.wilson@connecthousing.org.uk|. Meetings will be quarterly, and usually run for about two hours.
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Below are links to websites which will help you to become more environmentally aware. They are by no means exhaustive, but you should be able to find something to get you started.
At home
These websites look at ways to reduce your gas, water and electric usage, and show you how to switch suppliers to ensure you’re getting the best tariff. Why not also calculate the amount of carbon you use in your everyday life and see if you can set a target to reduce this?
http://www.uswitch.com/gas-electricity/|
http://www.yorkshirewater.com/water-usage-advice.aspx|
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/|
http://actonco2.direct.gov.uk/actonco2/home.html|
Everyday
These websites will be of interest if you are looking for greener travelling options, or if want to reduce the amount of household waste you and your family produce.
http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/community/environment/wastesite.asp|
http://www.leeds.gov.uk/Page.aspx?pageIdentifier=8BF0BF22F7AE53CC80256E1A002D4F91|
http://www.wymetro.com/|
http://www.sustrans.org.uk/|
http://www.nationalcarshare.co.uk/|
http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/|