The aim of this book is to help readers prioritize their
actions so they can focus their efforts on things that work for them
(recognizing that we are in a cost-of-living crisis as well as a climate
crisis) and that can make a real difference. The book includes more than 100
carbon-saving actions and money-saving tips as well as ideas for living a
healthier lifestyle. Actions are categorized according to the amount of carbon
they can save, and to help visualize the emissions generated by different activities
a scale has been created based on the emissions generated by the manufacture of
a typical pair of jeans.
The book covers actions that individuals can take as well as
ones that are actionable by organizations looking to reduce their Scope 3
emissions. The range of activities and areas addressed includes
cleaning/washing, cooking, lighting, home heating, transport and travel, food,
shopping, gardening, water usage and general lifestyle. If you want to know how
much of a difference in terms of both cost and carbon emissions that loft
insulation makes, say, or you're interested in the difference between tap and
bottled water or in the pros and cons of an electric vehicle, this book has the
answers.
How to Reduce Your Carbon Emissions ... and save money on
your bills is aimed at anyone who wants to make informed choices and to
make a difference to their lives, their health, their finances and the planet.
Table of Contents:
Preface
1. Introduction
2. How you
can make a difference
3. Where
emissions come from
4. Actions
you can take to reduce your emissions
5. Reducing
water usage
6. Reducing
an organisation's Scope 3 Emissions
7. What the
evidence can tell us about how to reduce emissions
Appendix A: Fruit and vegetable calendars
Appendix B: The state of primary technological solutions to
climate change
Index
About the Author :
Tony Duckenfield worked for many years as a transport consultant with a particular expertise in helping people to resist their car dependence and use healthier and more environmentally responsible options instead. He is vice chair of the ITS Mobility Forum, reflecting a personal interest in fair and accessible transport for everyone.
Review :
'In wartime, we know everyone has to play their part if we
are to win. This is the handbook we all need to win the battle against climate
change. It gives us the tools we need to make the choices that make the
difference. Simple and clear, there's a challenge on every page, but it puts
the power to effect change in our hands.' - Lord Deben, former chair of the UK
government's Committee on Climate Change
'Many people are minded to think that governments will solve
their problems, but my experience in government, business and the charity world
has led me to the conclusion that it is individuals that have the real power to
change the world if they know what actions to take. This book provides the
necessary insight: what practical actions you can take to tackle climate
change, to make a difference, and why doing so is important. I hope you enjoy
reading it as much as I have.' - Mark Price, founder of Workl
'Friendly, practical, original ... dip-inable. You will be
drawn into the myriad ways you can make yourself happier and extend the life of
the planet. And yes you can measure everything in pairs of jeans if you are
left cold by talk of a carbon calculator! Buy this book to find your own way,
in a world where so-called leaders are increasingly failing to set any kind of
example. Enjoy!' - Jim Steer, Greengauge 21
'The book ... has helped me make sense of how I can play a
part in reducing carbon dioxide emissions. [It] doesn't patronise or tell you
what to do. It gives ideas and choices. It is a reminder that we're not
powerless when it comes to climate change - we can be the changemakers.' -
Glenn Lyons, Mott MacDonald Professor of Future Mobility, UWE Bristol
