Switch to LED lights
Light up your life with LEDs or Energy Saving bulbs. Incandescent bulbs have brightened our homes for the last 100 years, but these days there are much more energy efficient ways to become enlightened.
Convenience
Energy saving bulbs last 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs, and LEDs last a whopping 25 times longer,1 so they only need changing once in a blue moon. How handy.
Climate change
It's all in the name - low energy bulbs use less energy to achieve the same level of brightness as incandescent bulbs, which means less carbon heading up into our atmosphere.
And it takes less energy to manufacture energy saving bulbs and LEDs too. An all-round win for the planet.
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Money
Low energy bulbs might be a bit more expensive in the short term, but you'll quickly earn your money back through lower electricity bills. Each halogen bulb you switch to an LED will save you around £2-3 per year or £75 by the time you have to replace it.2
Global Goals
In September 2017, an historic agreement was signed by UN member nations agreeing to work towards 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development by 2030, otherwise known as the SDGs.
Achieving these ambitious goals will require action from governments, businesses, NGOs, and individuals alike. We can - and must - all play our part.
By making the 'Light the way' pledge, you are contributing in your own small way to the following SDG targets:
7.3: By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency
12.8: By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature
13.3: Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning
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