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With COP26 dominating the headlines in the lead up to the event, it's been hard not to reconsider our impact on the planet and ways we could reduce it.

Like many people, you might be feeling anxious about the environment and your role in protecting it.  And what about your role in creating a net-zero UK?

What is COP26?

'COP' stands for Conference of the Parties.  It is the annual United Nations Climate Change conference that brings countries together for global climate summits. In the run-up, each nation reaches an agreement on how to tackle climate change ahead of the 12 days of talks. Everything from the switch to EVs, the phasing out of coal power, deforestation and investment in renewables will be discussed. 

Get involved! 

Did you know, 30% of energy in an average home is wasted each year. Understanding how you use energy at home and finding ways to cut it can have a real impact. It's the first step to cutting the carbon footprint of your home. Becoming an energy-saving hero has never been so important!

Try our NEW carbon calculator

We all need to do more for the planet, but it can be hard to know where to start. Get clued-up on the big green changes that can really make an impact with this guide to our latest feature. 

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FROM THE BLOG

Slay the Phantom! 

Are there Phantoms hiding in your home? Your house might not be haunted, but your Phantom Load is costing you money. The average household could be wasting £140, and others as much as £450! 

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The power of one

Why should I use my car less often if there are millions of others who won't do the same? It’s easy to feel that whatever you do personally to tackle climate change, the result will be insignificant in the grand scheme of things - but every green action adds up!

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FROM AROUND THE WEB

Green Halloween

With costumes only worn once, pumpkins destined for food waste and plenty of plastic packaging, Halloween can produce a frightening amount of waste! Here are some top tips from Hubbub on how to have a greener Halloween. 

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Do you know...

...which actions would cut your carbon emissions the most? Is it better to give up your car or to give up meat? Is it better to switch to an EV or to take public transport? Test your knowledge with this quiz from the BBC.

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That's it for this week, but if you have any questions, drop us a line to support@loop.homes or check out the Knowledge Base.

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Wishing you all the best

The Loop Team