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THE FUTURE IS GREEN
The Herald
|April 17, 2025
CREATING a comfortable home that encourages greener living is shaping our lives - and the future.
Moreover, with World Earth Day (April 22) marking its 55th anniversary, EarthDay.org is the driving force behind our commitment to supporting environmental protection - and lifestyle changes.
And with this year’s theme ‘our power, our planet, there's never been a better time to get on board.
Here, an expert shares top tips to champion a healthy, sustainable space and live more responsibly...
Upgrade your windows and doors
Chris Houghton, CEO at clean energy company Egg, says: “Upgrading to energy-efficient windows and doors is a smart investment that enhances both comfort and sustainability.”
Moreover, non-uPVC doors [unplasticised polyvinyl chloride] and double or even triple-glazed windows provide better insulation, notes Chris. “Helping to keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.”
By reducing heat loss, he says energy-efficient windows and doors can also significantly lower heating bills.
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This story is from the April 17, 2025 edition of The Herald.
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