Heating houses accounts for about a half of the carbon emissions caused by individual households in the UK (I think). Obviously turning the central heating off completely is a great way to reduce your carbon emissions. But in winter some people are reluctant to do that. So to reduce the carbon emissions produced through switching the heating on:
1. Put a jumper on before you go anywhere near the on button.
2. Wait a bit.
3. If you're still cold wrap yourself in a blanket. (Optional step for the hardcore)
4. Wait a bit.
5. If you're still cold put the heating on. But not very high.
6. Use a thermometer to find out what the temperature in the house actually is - 18 to 21C is ideal. If its colder than this you are probably justified in putting the heating on (as long as you've completed steps 1-4 first). If its warmer than this and you still want to keep the heating on you are probably a) old b) delusional or c) ill. (Or all of these.) Or possibly the thermometer is broken or lying in the sun or on a radiator in which case move it!
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Ahh my housemate hates me for this very reason - its 50 jumpers, a duvet, a blanket, and even a scarf before I'll even think about allowing the heating on. Saving the planet and annoying her - its win win! :p
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