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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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.
Save energy with your washing machine. Modern washing powders often let you achieve the same results with lower temperatures.
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.
Still using tungsten, halogen or fluorescent bulbs? Changing to LED lighting can save energy and money.
Make sure your radiators are clear so they can heat the space efficiently. Curtains or furniture can easily block them.
