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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Make the most of your oven. Filling an oven and batch cooking meals can save energy and money. If you share your home with others, planning meals and eating collectively can help build relationships whilst saving both energy and money.
Keeping extract fans and vents clean and clear from obstruction reduces energy use and makes then work more efficiently.
Save energy with your washing machine. Modern washing powders often let you achieve the same results with lower temperatures.
Switch off radiators in any rooms you are not using regularly and keep internal doors shut to save energy.
Using lids on your pans when cooking will save energy and help heat the contents quicker.