Act on CO2 Calculator
The carbon footprint calculator will show how you fare on the eco-scale by answering a series of questions based on everyday life. Note: this links to a Flash page but there is an HTML alternative available

Green Checklist – 10 Easy Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Improving your home, your domestic appliances and how you travel

Home Composting
Get a good deal on a compost bin ... and start recycling all your garden and kitchen waste

Recycling
Find out why recycing matters and how you can recycle more. Recycling at home is really simple and its something that can involve the whole family.

Household Recycling Centres
All types of waste or unwanted items can be recycled at the centres around the district - find out more here

Energy Advice
The Home Energy Team offers impartial advice, information and assistance to save energy in the home

Real Nappies Campaign
Real nappies are washable and can be reused again and again, saving money and preventing excess rubbish going to landfill

Find out about greener shopping
Small changes can really lessen your impact on the environment - find out how changing your habits at home can make a big difference

Find out about green labels
Article about green labels that can help people find greener products, which links to articles on different types of green labels, such as recycling, food, organic, wood, energy labels and vehicle labels

Find out about greener choices for holidays
Choices made about where to go, how to get there and what to do while there can either benefit or harm the environment

Find out about greener weddings
For a greener wedding, choose your venue carefully, consider transport options for your guests and opt for locally produced food and drink

Find out about greener funerals
There are many things you can do. Choosing a coffin with care, not scattering ashes in ecologically sensitive areas and trying to use biodegradable materials can all help

Ecological footprint of British city residents
A WWF report on the carbon footprint of 60 UK cities including Wakefield

Committee on Climate Change
The Committee on Climate Change is an independent body established under the Climate Change Act to advise the UK Government on setting carbon budgets, and to report to Parliament on the progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions