Climate Change and Sustainability: what can Residents do?
Every action — big or small — helps reduce our collective impact and strengthen our community.
Got ideas or questions? Get in touch with our climate team - we would love to hear from you! Email: climateteam@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Or please take a moment to complete our quick survey - Climate change - your experience
How can you make a difference...
Volunteer and Participate
- Come along to one of our events: Parks Activities and Events - Ards and North Down Borough Council
- Take part in local litter picks : Beach Cleaners - Ards & North Down | Facebook
- Join or form a "Friends of" group in your area: Friends Groups - Ards and North Down Borough Council
- Have your say on our Citizen engagement platform: Citizen engagement platform | Ards and North Down Borough Council
Learn and Share
Start here by calculating your carbon footprint - WWF Footprint Calculator
Energy Saving Tips for Residents
Simple changes you can make to conserve energy and save money on energy bills.
- Take shorter showers
- Don't overfill the kettle - only boil what you need
- Fit aerators on taps and shower heads
- Only run the dishwasher when full
- Insulate water tanks, pipes and radiators
- Avoid the tumble dryer on sunny days - hang your clothes out to dry
- Turn appliances off by the switch on the wall - don't leave them on stand-by
- Turn off the lights everytime you leave the room
- Consider appliances with higher efficiency ratings - ideally A and above
- Draught-proof your windows and doors
- Close curtains at night to retain heat
