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The definitive guide to saving the planet (even from your couch)

Making some small gestures in your daily life can contribute to developing a more sustainable society and sometimes you will not even notice the effort. Are you willing to upgrade?

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Making cities sustainable is everyone's responsibility. Despite the efforts being made by Spanish city councils, the changes they are making are not enough to achieve the decarbonisation and air quality improvement targets set out in the Covenant of Mayors, according to the conclusions drawn from the study The Future of Sustainable Cities: Urban energy transition to 2030 published by Deloitte.

To achieve these objectives, all sectors of society need to get involved, from companies and governments to citizens. In line with other initiatives launched by Endesa, such as the 'Plásticos ZERO' campaign, we have compiled some of the small changes recommended by the United Nations, so that you can still do your bit, even if you don't want to get off the couch. These changes reinforce Endesa's commitment to the development of a sustainable society through the creation of an efficient and sustainable energy and resource management model.

So, how far are you going to go?

 

Level 1: I can't get out of bed today…

"Many little people in little places, doing little things, can change the world", wrote author Eduardo Galeano. If you want to contribute to change, but don't want to get out of bed to do it, we suggest:

  • Saving electricity by plugging appliances into a power strip and turning it off when they are not in use.
  • Managing bills and bank statements using online applications to save on paper and ink.
  • Asking local and national authorities to participate in sustainable initiatives, through online citizen proposals and petitions.
  • Switching off unnecessary lighting.
  • Finding out which businesses apply sustainable practices and shopping with them.
  • Offsetting your carbon footprint through initiatives such as Climate Neutral Now, a campaign that proposes to compensate for the emissions generated by each citizen by buying green certificates.
  • Sharing how you achieve the SDGs using the #globalgoals hashtag on social networks.
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Level 2: Saving the planet without leaving home

Tricks such as placing the fridge away from heat sources, avoiding preheating the oven for dishes that take more than an hour to cook and cleaning your refrigerator coils can make you the sustainable hero of your home.

Some more ideas include:

  • Replacing old appliances with models that provide more efficient energy consumption.
  • Drying clothes and hair in the air to avoid the energy consumption of fast drying machines.
  • Insulating windows and doors to increase energy efficiency.
  • Adjusting the thermostat, lowering it in winter and raising it in summer.
  • Reducing water consumption by taking showers instead of baths, as they consume four times less water and energy.
  • Using food waste as compost, thereby avoiding the need for chemical fertilisers and taking advantage of the remaining nutrients.
  • Recycling paper, plastic, glass, aluminium, batteries, clothing, etc., and bringing each item to its designated container.
“Recycling continues to be one of the main pillars of sustainability in cities.”

Level 3: The best (and most sustainable) neighbour on the block

Outside the home, your impact is multiplied with your transportation and consumption choices. To become a sustainable neighbour, you can:

  • Ride a bicycle, walk, use an electric scooter or take public transport.
  • Keep your car in good condition, so that it emits fewer toxic gases.
  • Buy local products, supporting the businesses in your area and preventing trucks from having to travel long distances.
  • Make sure that the products you buy are sustainable.
  • Bring your own shopping bag to the supermarket - preferably a reusable fabric one.
  • Use a water bottle and a reusable coffee cup, which will also save you money in some coffee shops.

Level 4: Sustainability star at work

Your work environment is another place where you can make your mark and be an example to others, making changes like:

  • Travelling to work using a sustainable and efficient method of transport, saving car journeys for large groups of people.
  • Trying to generate less rubbish, especially plastics. Using glass bottles and your own coffee cup to prevent plastic waste.
  • Participating in the Corporate Social Responsibility activities organised by your company, collaborating with civil society and helping local communities.
  • Where possible, adjusting the thermostats so that the air conditioning is at the right level for the outside temperature, thereby reducing costs.

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