Make sure your radiators are clear so they can heat the space efficiently. Curtains or furniture can easily block them.

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.

Using lids on your pans when cooking will save energy and help heat the contents quicker.

Fill a jug with tap water and leave it to cool in your fridge. You’ll save water by not having to run the tap for ages to get a cold drink.

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.

Only fill your kettle with the water you need. You will save both water and energy.

Giving your plants’ roots a good soaking once or twice a week in dry weather is much better than lightly watering them every day because most of that water just evaporates away. However, new plants do need regular watering until they are established.

If you need to use a tumble drier, make sure you use a full load and keep the lint filter clean. It will keep your machine working more efficiently saving energy while also reducing any risk of fire.

Thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) only limit the maximum temperature areas reach. It is a common misconception that they change how quickly an area heats up. Don’t turn them up thinking the room will heat up quicker.