A 2006 Statistics Canada survey shows a trend towards more environmentally friendly living – close to 6 in 10 households use compact fluorescent bulbs and more than 4 in 10 have programmable thermostats.

Despite this, the survey suggests that there’s still a big improvement needed for a greener lifestyle.

A survey from Statistics Canada states that pleads and ads don’t make Canadians act more “green-y.” Results are seen when bans and laws are set.

The British government is planning to introduce a “green home service” to help residents create environmentally friendlier lifestyles. The service will offer advice, installation services and loans.

This Environment Agency’s publication outlines suggestions from 25 experts of things we can all do for the environment. We at Zerofootprint are proud to say that we are initiating several of these suggestions. In particular, #39 – Zerofootprint.net does just that – our pool of green information provides our users with ideas, facts and ways to reduce their footprints; #33 – our online calculator helps you count and track your carbon footprint; and #26 – we outreach to cities, using them as standards for nations to follow to initiate change.

A global survey of 22,000 people in 21 countries shows that 83% are willing to make personal sacrifices to combat climate change.

Source: Point Carbon

“Four out of five people are prepared to change their lifestyle to help combat climate change, with half ready to pay more in energy taxes, according to a BBC poll of 22,000 people in 21 countries.”

Wal-Mart recently announced its decision to transition to carrying concentrated liquid laundry detergent by May 2008 – supporting the idea that less is more.

To help advise people on ways to reduce their environmental impact, UK’s Prime Minister Gordon Brown said there will be a “green hotline” established.

Follow these tips to be more environmentally conscious during the Holiday season.