Sharing information about low carbon
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Join your local group working for a more sustainable future
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Cut your energy bills
Reduce your carbon footprint
Save waste
Join other residents working for a sustainable way of life
www.mhsgroup.org
About us
Muswell Hill Sustainability Group is formed of local volunteers working to find
cost-effective ways to live more sustainably – that is, in a way which meets
both our current and future needs.
Working in partnership with other local groups and Haringey Council through its
40:20 initiative, we aim to:
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reduce carbon emissions, especially from homes
cut waste
encourage local sustainable food growing and consumption
promote sustainable transport
Our projects
 En10ergy is a local social enterprise founded by Muswell Hill Sustainability Group to
promote and invest in community-owned renewable energy and energy efficiency
projects. We have installed solar photovoltaic panels on Marks & Spencer on Muswell
Hill Broadway and Muswell Hill Methodist Church. These generate both electricity and
an income to fund our carbon reduction work.
 100 Homes helps householders take practical steps to make their homes more energy
efficient. We offer advice on carbon footprinting, run workshops on draughtproofing
skills, and enable local residents to share recommendations of trusted installers of
energy-saving measures and renewables. In February 2013 we ran our first 21st Century
Homes event: a conference, exhibition and home visits event to showcase best local
practice.
 Low Carbon Buying Group A bulk-purchasing scheme for Muswell Hill Sustainability
Group members offering 10% discounts on energy-saving measures and renewable
energy products.
 Waste We are working to cut waste by supporting Sustainable Haringey’s regular
‘Compost Giveaway’ events offering free garden compost made from local food waste.
We’ve also run campaigns to lobby local supermarkets to cut packaging waste, and
reduce plastic bag use.
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For more information:
Visit our website at
www.mhsgroup.org
Write to us at
info@mhsgroup.org
A Muswell Hill Green Home
Join us today
New members are always welcome. Membership is £10 a year, including:
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Support on measuring and reducing your carbon footprint
Membership of the Low Carbon Buying Group
Free information evenings on sustainability themes
Local activities – stalls, campaigns, regular meetings
Opportunities to meet other local people working for sustainability
To join, please complete the slip below and send with a cheque for £10 to: MHSG
membership, 4 Southwood Lane, London N6 5EE
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Free and low-cost ways to cut your carbon footprint
Save energy
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Heat your living room to 18-21 degrees C , and no higher!
Insulate – loft insulation could cut your heating bills by £180 a year.
Draughtproof your windows, doors and letterbox and save £55 a year.
Heat your hot water to 60 degrees C, and insulate your hot water tank.
Switch to a ‘green’ energy supplier.
For more energy-saving advice, visit www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
Save water
 Take short showers (under four minutes) instead of baths.
 Fix leaking taps.
 Fit water-saving devices to your taps, showerhead and toilet.
Thames Water supply these free – visit www.thameswater.co.uk
Save waste
 Choose less-packaged products.
 Compost your food and garden Reuse or recycle as much as possible
 Visit www.haringey.gov.uk for more advice and local service details.
For more information:
Visit our website at www.mhsgroup.org
Write to us at info@mhsgroup.org
www.mhsgroup.org