Individuals and Communities

What can my household or community do? What effect do my travel choices have?

Individuals are responsible for about half of the carbon emissions in the Northwest. We all have a stake in combating climate change and we each have to start taking responsibility to adapt the way we live and travel.

Are you a Low-Carbon Citizen?

Each of us can contribute to tackling climate change and become a 'low carbon citizen' - Simple choices about our houses and transport decisions make a Energy Saving lightbulbdifference.

Maybe you're thinking of taking action for the first time? Or perhaps you've already taken some simple steps at home? Whatever stage you're at, the Energy Saving Trust's website contains many simple and free things you can do right now to take action on climate change.

Act on CO2 campaign also provides information on how to reduce your carbon footprint and has a handy carbon calculator. To calculate your Carbon Footprint Click here

Your local Council will also have specific support and schemes available, click on the links below to find out more.