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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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.
Use the sun to reduce your heating bills. Leave internal doors open to rooms which trap the sun so the heat can spread to other areas.
Switch off radiators in any rooms you are not using regularly and keep internal doors shut to save energy.
Keeping extract fans and vents clean and clear from obstruction reduces energy use and makes then work more efficiently.
When did you last test your smoke alarm? Make sure it will work when you need it by testing it weekly. #TestItTuesday
Only fill your kettle with the water you need. You will save both water and energy.
Boiling food on the hob? Only use the water you need to save energy.
Make sure your radiators are clear so they can heat the space efficiently. Curtains or furniture can easily block them.
Still using tungsten, halogen or fluorescent bulbs? Changing to LED lighting can save energy and money.
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.
