UK: Brits cut carbon in the tub - Bath sharing

Record ID: 593225

  • Title: UK: Brits cut carbon in the tub - Bath sharing
  • Date: 23rd October 2008
  • Summary: (SOUNDBITE) (ENGLISH) TWO COMMUNITY POLICE OFFICERS, SAYING: ''Yeah, I'd share a bath with my boyfriend I reckon. What about you?'' (second community police officer saying) ''Yeah I do actually on a daily basis but I wouldn't say its to save money. It's just what we do.'' (SOUNDBITE) (ENGLISH) FEMALE JOGGER, SAYING: ''Got to share a bath it's the best thing. Also you should run instead of using transport and cars.'' (SOUNDBITE) (ENGLISH) CLERGYMAN SIMON COX, SAYING: ''It sounds as though it's not an energy saving so much as a friendly activity.'' (SOUNDBITE) (ENGLISH) CLIVE SCOTT, SAYING: ''I'm quite surprised actually. I thought we were rather more reserved than that, but no I'd be perfectly happy to do that.'' MAN AND WOMAN IN BATH SAILING UNDER WESTMINISTER BRIDGE, PHOTOGRAPHER LOOKING AT HIS CAMERA PASSERS BY ON WESTMINSTER BRIDGE PAULA OWEN, ENERGY DOCTOR WITH THE ENERGY SAVING TRUST WALKING TO FRONT OF BOAT (SOUNDBITE) (ENGLISH) PAULA OWEN, ENERGY DOCTOR WITH THE ENERGY SAVING TRUST SAYING: ''It only takes a minute to turn your thermostat down 1 degree. That will save you about 10 percent on your energy bills. If you turn your lights out when you leave a room - make sure your tv and other equipment is off standby at night. Put lids on pans when boiling water and just boil enough water as you need in the kettle. That'll save you quite a bit over the year.'' PEOPLE ON OPEN TOP PLEASURE CRUISER (SOUNDBITE) (ENGLISH) PAULA OWEN, ENERGY DOCTOR WITH THE ENERGY SAVING TRUST, SAYING: ''If you haven't got any insulation in your loft that's one of the best things you can do to insulate your home and save you around 200 pounds a year. If you've got cavity walls which aren't filled that's another very effective measure where you can save over 150 pounds on your heating bills each year.'' MAN AND WOMAN TAKING A BATH TOGETHER PHOTOGRAPHER TAKING PICTURES OF COUPLE IN BATH TOGETHER RUBBER DUCK
  • Embargoed: 7th November 2008 12:00
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  • Topics: Environment / Natural World,Light / Amusing / Unusual / Quirky
  • Reuters ID: LVA3PRG3HRSQ8ID4P25K5URKVSYM
  • Story Text: The UK's Energy Saving Trust, which promotes low carbon lifestyles and efficient use of energy commissioned the research. Some 6,000 people across five European countries took part. As well as being more likely to share a bath than their European counterparts, Brits are also more likely to cuddle up in bed to keep warm.
    The British aren't generally seen as the most romantic of people but new research appears to challenge that view.
    The survey, commissioned by the UK's Energy Saving Trust, shows that Brits are far more likely to share a bath than their European counterparts in an effort to save money and energy.
    Around 35 percent are happy to double up in the tub compared to only 8 percent of Swedes. Two community police officers were keen on the idea of sharing.
    ''Yeah, I'd share a bath with my boyfriend I reckon. What about you?'' (second community police officer saying) ''Yeah I do actually on a daily basis but I wouldn't say its to save money. It's just what we do.'' they said. One female jogger thought it was a great idea. ''Got to share a bath it's the best thing. Also you should run instead of using transport and cars.'' Clergyman Simon Cox wasn't so sure ''It sounds as though it's not an energy saving so much as a friendly activity.'' he said.
    The research, which marks Energy Saving Week, found that while many of us want to be more green we feel we don't have the time. But Paula Owen, one of the Trust's Energy Doctors, says it doesn't take long to change your habits. ''It only takes a minute to turn your thermostat down 1 degree. That will save you about 10 percent on your energy bills. If you turn your lights out when you leave a room - make sure your tv and other equipment is off standby at night. Put lids on pans when boiling water and just boil enough water as you need in the kettle. That'll save you quite a bit over the year.'' Those with a bit more time can go further. ''If you haven't got any insulation in your loft that's one of the best things you can do to insulate your home and save you around 200 pounds a year. If you've got cavity walls which aren't filled that's another very effective measure where you can save over 150 pounds on your heating bills each year.'' added Owen.
    But if it's the more romantic savings that grab your attention Energy Saving Week runs until October 26th. So grab the bubble bath and ready the rubber duck for action.
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