Wash fruit and vegetables in a bowl, not under a running tap, to cut water use. Use the leftover water for your houseplants or patio pots.

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

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

Keeping extract fans and vents clean and clear from obstruction reduces energy use and makes then work more efficiently.

Thermal or heavy blinds and curtains can help trap heat and reduce draughts. Close them at night to reduce heating bills.

When cooking you can often use the residual heat to to save energy if you switch your cooker off just before you finish cooking. However, you still need to make sure that your food is properly cooked through.

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

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.