'Eco-packs' go on loan in libraries

HOME “eco-packs” aimed at making East Riding households more environmentally friendly are now available in libraries.

The packs, which include an electricity monitor, a pouch for kitchen fats and a water saving device, can be loaned like other library items.

Coun Symon Fraser, portfolio holder for environment and planning at East Riding Council, said: “The monitors can be taken out on loan, just like a book or compact disk. It is hand-held and very simple to use.

“Seeing how much electricity is being used can be a real shock. It is amazing how quickly we can then find ways to save energy and, as a result, money.

Energy saving suggestions include the use of low-energy light bulbs, switching off lights if a room is not being used and not leaving appliances on stand-by.

Residents can keep the fat pouch and water device after the monitor is returned to the library.

The pouch locks waste oils and fats into its honeycomb structure and can be composted.

The packs also include a free home energy check by the Energy Saving Trust. To book a test complete the form in the pack or call 0800 512012.