Joan Ruddock said:
“Britain has led the way in phasing out inefficient lightbulbs. I’m proud of this achievement and want to see it taken to a new level with all the electrical products we see in stores. In 2006, consumer electronics used 15 per cent of the UK’s total domestic electricity consumption – and this has the potential to double between now and 2020. Switching to more efficient products will make a dramatic difference, both to consumers’ bank balances and to the UK’s CO2 emissions. I want to begin the switch off in inefficient products. Our retailers have a crucial role to play in offering greener choices to consumers, and I am greatly encouraged by their clear commitment to work up this initiative.”
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