Pamper the planet, WestQuay's green event, January 21st to 27th

Get into the habit of switching your electrical appliances off after use instead of just using ‘standby’. This could see savings of around £37 per year in your domestic electricity bills.
Low energy light bulbs now cost around £3 each, but each one lasts about 12 times longer than a traditional light bulb and saves around £9 a year on your electricity bill.
Control the amount of junk mail you receive by registering your details with the Mail Preference Service at www.mpsonline.org.uk and reduce your weekly rubbish.

WestQuay is committed to stringently monitoring its water, energy and waste productions to ensure environmental savings are identified and implemented throughout the centre
WestQuay was awarded the international ISO 14001 certification in recognition of its high standards of environmental management
WestQuay now has 18 mall recycling bins in the centre and is dedicated to raising awareness of waste management and encouraging customers and retailers to recycle
The combined impact of WestQuay's initiatives are projected to reduce carbon emissions by up to 933 tonnes a year, or a 30% reduction in electrical consumption

Instead of using the car, try cycling or walking. Doing so reduces pollution and half an hour a day can halve the risk of heart disease.*

*According to the health education authority.

By turning down your thermostat by 1 (°C) centigrade, or using one hour less heating a day, you could cut your fuel bills by 10%.

In just over a week, the UK produces enough rubbish to fill Wembley stadium, over half of this could be recycled.

Turning off the tap when you brush your teeth saves around six litres of water every minute.