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GoCarbonFree Celebrity: Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom An elf, a pirate and a crusader, in real life Orlando Bloom is an eco warrior. The UK-born actor is breaking new ground in the battle against climate change and, according to the tabloids, it is not just a publicity stunt that ends when the cameras stop rolling.


Here is what Bloom is doing: Here is what you can do:
Recently the actor built a ‘green’ house in London, powered by solar panels on the roof. Switch to a greener electricity supplier. Using 100% renewable energy emits zero carbon emissions.
Bloom uses only energy efficient light bulbs that use less than 75% of the energy needed by ordinary filament bulbs. Whenever a bulb needs replacing, always swap it for an energy-efficient bulb.
Recently the actor built a ‘green’ house in London, powered by solar panels on the roof. Installing your own solar panels and home wind turbine with the help of a Low Carbon Buildings Programme Grant.
Only low wattage electrical appliances will be found in the actor’s house. If you're shopping for a new refrigerator, washing machine, or even just light bulbs, always look for the Energy Saving Recommended logo.
The actor is careful to turn off lights when he leaves a room and he never leaves his appliances on stand-by. There are a variety of plugs on the market that automatically switch your electrical items off when on standby. The Intelliplug is designed for use in the home or office and automatically switches power to your printer, scanner and peripherals when your computer is shut down. Buy it for £12.99 and earn 72 pcc.
He is a proud green driver and can be found zipping along Hollywood and London roads in hybrid cars. Road transport accounts for a quarter of UK CO2 emissions - yet 42% of journeys are less than two miles!!! Chose to walk, cycle or use public transport for these two miles and cut your carbon emissions by a huge amount. When you do need to use your car, learn how to make it greener.
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