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.
Switch off radiators in any rooms you are not using regularly and keep internal doors shut to save energy.
Keeping the oven door closed while you are cooking helps keep your oven at a stable temperature. It can also improve your cooking whilst saving you energy.
Keeping extract fans and vents clean and clear from obstruction reduces energy use and makes then work more efficiently.
Hanging out clothes to dry will save you energy and money over using a tumble drier.
Remember to turn off the tap while brushing your teeth – a running tap wastes over 6 litres per minute.
