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Visit our Climate Ready Leicester Residents Guide for actions you can take to reduce your carbon footprint. #ClimateReadyLeicester

 Leicester, UK
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🔌 Be honest... how many chargers and gadgets are currently on standby in your house? 👀 Switching off at the plug can save energy and money. Why not do a quick plug patrol today? #ClimateReadyLeicester #EnergyEfficiency @SustainableLCC
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How often do you buy second hand instead of buying brand new? Buying second-hand, repairing and reusing items can save money and carbon. #Climatereadyleicester
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🏡 Is your home heating the whole street? A bit of draught-proofing and making the most of your thermostat can help keep warmth where it belongs and cut energy bills too. What's your best energy-saving tip? #ClimateReadyLeicester
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️♻️Your future self doesn't need another drawer full of takeaway cutlery! 😆 Choosing reusable items and recycling correctly helps reduce waste and conserve resources. What's one change you've made to cut waste? #ClimateReadyLeicester #Leicester
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📢 Leicester VCSE organisations Could you become a Community Climate Coach? Delivered by @dmuleicester Build skills in community climate action, nature connection & resilience. Starts 21st Oct 2026 Register your interest: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/MSVV…
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🚶 Around 30% of Leicester's road transport emissions come from short journeys. What's really stopping you from taking a trip on foot, by bike or by bus instead? 💚 Fresh air 💚 Fewer emissions 💚 No hunt for a parking space. ☺️ Win-win. @leicesterbuses @CHYMLeics
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Want to understand where your energy goes? Ask your supplier about a free smart meter. Seeing your energy use can help you spot savings and reduce waste. ⚡ Have you got one already? #EnergySaving #ClimateReadyLeicester #Leicester
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🌍 Want to be a part of Leicester’s journey to Net Zero? We’re recruiting 2 Energy Projects Officers to join our new Leicester Energy Hub, providing advice and support to residents and businesses. Apply now shorturl.at/CqUd8 #LeicesterJobs #ClimateReadyLeicester
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📢 Leicester VCSE organisations: Apply for FREE CPD-accredited Community Climate Coaches training at DMU. Build skills in community climate action, nature connection & resilience. Starts Oct 2026. Register your interest: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/MSVV…
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📚 Looking for climate tips without spending a penny? Leicester's libraries have books, resources and community activities to help you get started. When was the last time you visited your local library? #ClimateReadyLeicester #Leicester
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Want to save money on your energy bills? Switching appliances off at the plug instead of leaving them on standby could save you up to £55 a year. Small changes add up. ⚡ #Leicester #ClimateReadyLeicester
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Need help making your money go further? Get free advice on energy bills, debt, grants, and heating. Our team can help - Why not drop in today from 3pm and see what's available? Haymarket Shopping Centre Community Hub (First Floor) #Leicester #energysaving @zinthiyatrust
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Before you replace it, could you repair it? Keeping furniture, clothes and electronics for longer saves money and reduces waste. Small choices can make a big difference. ♻️ What could you repair? #ReduceReuseRecycle #ClimateReadyLeicester #Leicester
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For your next short journey, could you walk, wheel or cycle instead of driving? You'll save fuel, get active and help improve air quality across Leicester. 🚶‍♀️🚲 #ChooseHowYouMove #Leicester
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This could save you money every week... 🛒 Shop with a list 🥕 Plan meals ahead ❄️ Freeze leftovers Waste less food, save money and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time. #ClimateReadyLeicester
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Wondering how to avoid brown grass and wilting plants? Collect rainwater in a water butt and use it to water plants during dry weather. A simple way to save water and prepare for hotter summers. 🌻💧 #ClimateReadyLeicester
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You might not know this, but... A 4-minute shower could save around £165 a year on energy bills. Saving water often means saving money too. 💧 What's your best water-saving tip? #ClimateReadyLeicester
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☀️ Feeling the heat? Climate Ready Leicester is helping our city prepare for hotter summers. 💧Drink water 🌳Find shade 🤝Check on neighbours. What's your advice for keeping cool today? #Leicester #ClimateReadyLeicester
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You might not know this, but swapping just one car journey a week for walking, cycling or public transport can save money and help improve local air quality. What's one trip you could change this week? #SustainableTravel #Leicester #ClimateReadyLeicester
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We've updated our Environmental Policy: shorturl.at/SOKGv It sets out how environmental considerations are taken into account across our services, decision-making, purchasing and regulatory responsibilities. #ClimateReadyLeicester

Environmental policy | Leicester City Council

Our environmental policy sets out our goals for managing our environmental impact and improving our performance - it applies to all our services except schools. Scope of the policy The purpose of...

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