Hints & Tips at UniversityWe 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 students at university or college. |
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Still using tungsten, halogen or fluorescent bulbs? Changing to LED lighting can save energy and money.
Keeping the oven door closed while you are cooking helps keep your oven at a stable temperature. It can also improve your cooking whilst saving you energy.
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.
Keeping extract fans and vents clean and clear from obstruction reduces energy use and makes then work more efficiently.
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Every year in the UK it kills around 50 people and sends 4000 to A&E for emergency treatment. Make sure you get all your combustion appliances properly serviced and fit an alarm. Good quality alarms are available from most DIY suppliers and take minutes to fit. It could save your life!
Spending one minute less in the shower each day will save up to £8 a year off your energy bills, per person. With a water meter this could save a further £11 off annual water and sewerage bills. If everyone in a four-person household did this it would lead to a total saving of £75 a year.
When did you last test your carbon monoxide alarm? Make sure it works when you need it by testing it weekly. #TestItTuesday
Washing a small load of clothes? Check you washing machine’s settings to see if you can use the “half load” programme to save water and energy.
Only fill your kettle with the water you need. You will save both water and energy.
Hanging out clothes to dry will save you energy and money over using a tumble drier.
