Take small actions – see big results!

Try getting broken machines and/or devices repaired before discarding them in favour of new ones

Invest in products that are made to last and choose the highest energy rated product you can afford when replacing home appliances.

Make a habit of bringing your own reusable coffee cup and/or water bottle when you go out and about

Bring a bag with you every time you go for a walk on a beach or in the countryside and pick up rubbish along the way.

Where possible, buy from companies that manufacture ethically and who adhere to the idea of a circular economy.

Consider walking or cycling to work or the shops. Use public transportation for longer trips.

Replace old light bulbs with LED bulbs.

Shop at secondhand and charity shops for anything from clothing to furniture

Try growing your own vegetables or at buy from a local producer.

Attend the wealth of workshops available (locally at places like CECAS in Leap and online) to learn more about ways you can help save energy, lower emissions and build a more sustainable environment.

Use large appliances outside of peak hours. This kind of thinking is more relevant than ever with smart metering technology becoming more prevalent.

Plant native trees and wildflowers and allow portions of your garden to grow wild to encourage the local, natural ecosystem to thrive.

Turning your thermostat down by just one degree Celsius equals energy savings of up to 13%

SPRING PLANT SALE

Sunday 16th April 11am - 4pm

Located in 30 acres of coastal woodland and parkland in West Cork, this former retreat is perfectly situated for field trips, study weekends, research, small conferences and other gatherings.

OUR FACILITIES

• Accommodation (single, twin, double & family rooms)

Large event spaces for 100+

Smaller meeting/break-out rooms for 20-30

Self-contained office space and hotdesks to rent

Wifi throughout the building

• Free parking

• Digital AV presentation equipment

• Range of catering options

Access to outdoor space

Walking distance from Cork-Skibbereen bus route, pubs, restaurants, music venues, etc.

Close to Reen Pier and Union Hall for kayaking and whale and dolphin watching boat trips

CECAS, Myross Wood House, Leap, Co. Cork, P81 Y192 www.cecas.ie | info@cecas.ie