Love the Earth this Valentine’s Day 🙂
The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is calling on the romantics in the region to enjoy some low-carbon loving this Valentine’s Day and support its commitment in cutting carbon.
The East of England faces a very real threat from climate change as it is the lowest lying region in the UK. EEDA is taking the leading role through its programmes and projects on behalf of all the regional development agencies to encourage others to use resources more efficiently and cut carbon emissions. So this Valentine’s Day EEDA is asking people to take the opportunity the to do their bit to reduce the region’s carbon footprint.
1
Recycle your cards, champagne bottles and wrapping paper
2
Set the mood and turn off the lights
– have a romantic candlelit meal and save electricity at the same time
3
Be carbon-friendly with your gift, buy sustainably produced flowers or plants
4
Use public transport or take a romantic stroll to get to the restaurant
5
Get steamy and share a shower – save some water at the same time
David Marlow, chief executive of EEDA, said:
“EEDA is asking people this Valentine’s Day to do their bit to tackle global warming by following our five top tips to cut carbon. This is a light-hearted approach to a very serious issue; every year the average UK citizen produces 10 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
It is vital as a region that we work together in reduce our carbon footprint which will help meet new EU emissions targets. “EEDA is working towards becoming carbon neutral by 2010 and would like to encourage individuals, businesses and partners to do the same”
www.eeda.org.uk
