17
Jan
£13bn to be spent on green home improvements
Home improvements with the aim of improving a property's
environmental credentials will cost Britons £13 billion this
year, research has shown.
A new survey by the Co-operative Bank has revealed that green
measures are becoming increasingly popular.
It said many homeowners are already recycling waste, turning off
unused electrical items, investing in energy saving lighbulbs and
turning the heating down.
In addition, more than one third (39 per cent) said they were
taking fewer baths, while one quarter have invested in double
glazing.
"This research clearly shows that people are really starting to sit
up and take notice of green issues in relation to their homes,"
said John Barker, head of mortgages at the Co-operative Bank.
"Houses are one of the largest sources of carbon dioxide emissions
in the UK and taking steps to improve the environmental impact of
homes is something that we strongly believe should be
encouraged."
The survey also revealed that one in ten homeowners has bought a
rain water capture device, while 19 per cent said they had
installed cavity wall insulation.
