Almost half of Brits (44%) feel that green products and services are prohibitively expensive and 42% feel that being green is too time consuming, according to new research by the Energy Saving Trust (EST).
Some 38% of Brits do not think they have adequate access to local green services, such as recycling facilities, and 34% do not have enough information about how to be more environmentally friendly. A further 17 per cent do not think their individual actions could make a difference to the environment.
Philip Sellwood, Chief Executive of EST, said while intentions are honourable, they were not translating into the action required to protect the UK against climate change.
"To encourage people to adopt energy-saving measures and reduce their CO2 emissions, we are calling on Government to introduce a range of fiscal commitments to make going green easier and more affordable. However, conserving energy is everybody’s responsibility. Reducing the environmental impact of your home can be as simple as upgrading to energy-saving light bulbs and insulating cavity walls and roofs’’.
The EST believes adopting simple energy-saving measures can reduce an average household's CO2 emissions by two tonnes - and could save householders around £200 on their annual energy bills in the process. In response to the research findings, EST has created a 'Low Carbon Lifestyle Plan' which provides simple, easy, affordable tips on how to be greener at home. |
