Be part of Sandviken Pure Power

If we are to succeed in becoming fossil free in our region, we all need to contribute. Sometimes it difficult to know what to do, but if we all go that extra mile, we can make a big difference in small ways. Here, we share some of our tips.

Smarter transport

Approximately a third of all carbon dioxide emissions derive from transportations. A large part of all journeys is shorter than five kilometers. How far do you travel to work? Could you walk, take the bike or a public transport? Your body will thank you for the extra exercise. Car-pooling is an option if you have a long way to commute and public transports don’t work.

At home

• Use low-energy light bulbs.
• Save on warm water. New taps have water-saving nozzles, but you can also install them for yourself.
• Use a lid when you boil food.
• Turn off computers and TVs. They consume electricity in standby mode as well.
• Remember to defrost your freezer regularly. It uses less electricity that way.
• Turn off lights when they’re not needed.
• We have the best water in the world directly from the tap. Drink it instead of buying bottled water.
• Don’t use cleaning detergents that contain chlorine.
• Don’t use too much washing powder or dish washing liquid.
• Don’t wash clothes at high temperatures. Today’s washing detergents work well at 40 degrees.
  

When shopping

• Choose locally produced food when you can avoid food that requires long transports.
• Avoid unnecessary products with unnecessary amounts of packaging.
  

Recycling

Separate and recycle as much as possible. Medicines and batteries are particularly important as they release poisonous chemicals and heavy metals into the environment. Light bulbs, strip lighting and low-energy bulbs also contain dangerous metals and must be recycled.

When buying a new car

Are you investing in a new car? Then, consider a completely zero-emission electric car with battery or fuel cell for hydrogen. Fossil-free vehicles with biogas and synthetic diesel can also be a good option as a transitional solution for reducing carbon emissions.