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Consumer education site now covers sustainable consumption and utilities
dinsdag 15 december 2009
The European Commission and its partners in the European Universities Continuing Education Network (EUCEN) have launched two new modules of DOLCETA, an online consumer education tool. The two new modules are dedicated to sustainable consumption and to services of general interest (such as telecoms, energy, transport, water supply and postal services).Below are just some examples of what consumers can learn online thanks to the new content:
- A sustainable home: how to make big savings on your energy bills and help tackle climate change when buying furniture or home appliances;
- Carbon offsetting: how to compensate for the carbon dioxide emissions which you produce when driving your car, flying or even using your computer;
- Choosing an energy supplier: how to check if you are getting a good deal from your electricity or gas supplier? What to look out for when deciding to switch supplier?
- Mobile phone services: what to think about when choosing an operator?