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Hints & Tips at Home

We all want to do our bit.  Safety, sustainability and energy efficiency are important to us all.  Sometimes it’s the little things that can make a big difference, particularly when we act collectively.  Here are some top tips to help at home.

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Think before your print. Reducing the amount of material you print has a long list of benefits including saving paper, chemicals and electricity. More and more offices and industries are going paper free, so think about how you can reduce any printing you do.

Every degree you turn your home thermostat down could save you around £80 to £85 a year on your heating bill.

If your charger has an LED to show it’s in use, it is still using energy until you switch it off at the wall or unplug it.

Properly used, dishwashers use less water and energy than washing dishes by hand. However, make sure you only wash full loads and don’t pre-rinse everything in the sink first unless it really needs it.

Solid brick walls can be insulated internally or externally to reduce heat loss.

Only fill your kettle with the water you need. You will save both water and energy.

Save energy with your washing machine. Modern washing powders often let you achieve the same results with lower temperatures.

Make sure your radiators are clear so they can heat the space efficiently. Curtains or furniture can easily block them.

Boiling food on the hob? Only use the water you need to save energy.

Are your heating costs literally going through the roof? Check to ensure you have 250-270 mm of loose roll loft insulation and top up if necessary.

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