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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A dripping tap can waste at least 5,500 litres of water a year. If this is hot water you’re also wasting the energy used to heat it. Get leaking taps fixed promptly.
When did you last test your smoke alarm? Make sure it will work when you need it by testing it weekly. #TestItTuesday
Still using tungsten, halogen or fluorescent bulbs? Changing to LED lighting can save energy and money.
Every degree you turn your home thermostat down could save you around £80 to £85 a year on your heating bill.
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.
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.
Only fill your kettle with the water you need. You will save both water and 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.
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.
