Use a microwave. Generally a microwave oven is the most efficient way to heat up and cook food.

Group shops are worth the effort! Whether you shop online or go to the supermarket together, buying food and other household items together can be a money-saver and a bit of a bonding experience. It can also reduce waste and saving on multiple deliveries will reduce your carbon footprint too. Afterall, how many loaves of bread do you need in you flat?

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.

Using lids on your pans when cooking will save energy and help heat the contents quicker.

Make sure your pans fully cover the rings on your hob to use all of the heat being provided. Use the right sized ring for the pan you are heating.

Hanging out clothes to dry will save you energy and money over using a tumble drier.

Some vulnerable people need to keep their homes warmer than normal. However, most of us can save money and energy by dressing for the weather and putting on a jumper before turning up the heating.

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

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

Remember to turn off the tap while brushing your teeth – a running tap wastes over 6 litres per minute.