ENVIRONMENT

TIPS AND TRICKS TO BE MORE ECO-FRIENDLY! HOLIDAYS - NATURAL CHRISTMAS TREES

$ Did you know that heating accounts for up to 50% of your annual electricity bill?

Air and ventilation leaks can account for 25% of a home’s heat loss. Ensure that windows are well sealed to reduce your consumption and your bill. Use caulking and weather stripping to ensure a better seal.

Lower the temperature by 1 °C or 2 °C to reduce consumption. Lower the temperature by an additional degree at night. These actions also allow you to reduce your bill and your home's footprint.

In addition to encouraging the local economy and businesses in your region, buying local products has a direct impact on reducing greenhouse gases (GHG). Products travel fewer kilometres. While we know that transport is a major emitter of GHGs, buying local is a great way to reduce your ecological footprint!

Use a smart thermostat for better consumption in winter.

Buy local, a concrete action to counter climate change.

Discover more environmental tips and articles on the Zero Waste and Environmental Columns pages of the City’s website at pointe-claire.ca For the holidays, are you opting for a natural tree? Do you want to dispose of it in an ecological way?

By participating in this Christmas tree collection, which will take place on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, you ensure that your tree will be converted into wood chips or compost instead of ending up in a landfill site.