Leaving lights on. Throwing away unwanted leftovers. Regularly wallowing in deep-filled hot baths. The way you manage your home can not only run up your CO2 emissions but your household bills too. And even if your home is a well-oiled machine, there are still things you can do to make it better. We’ve gathered helpful tips across energy, food waste, water waste and harsh chemicals to make your home a little bit more energy efficient.
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energy saving tips
Save energy
Save money
Save the planet
Little habits can make a big difference when it comes to your carbon footprint, and your utility bills.
Being conscious about your energy use can help you be more energy efficient and save some change while you’re at it.
Yearly savings
off lights £20
at 30º £28
the kettle £36
off standby £55
minute showers £70
annual total £209
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energy saving tips
We all know that switching lights off, turning the thermostat down and unplugging unused gadgets can help reduce your energy consumption and save you money.
But are there other ways to waste less energy? Running a more energy-efficient home doesn’t have to mean upgrading all of your appliances to the latest models at once. With a little know-how there are steps you can take to keep your existing items at their most economical.
And when the time comes to replace your item, you’ll know exactly how much energy you can save by being eco-aware.
How to keep your appliances energy efficient
From the cup of tea that wakes you up in the morning, to batch cooking your meals and keeping them in the freezer, day-to-day life takes a lot of energy – literally. But to save the amount you use, you’ll want your essential appliances working smarter, not harder.
Save energy with your
Tumble dryer
Save energy with your Tumble
dryer
Tumble Dryer
Save energy with your
Washing
machine
Save energy with your Washing machine
Save energy with your
Fridge freezer
Save energy with your Fridge freezer
Fridge Freezer
Save energy with your
Oven
Save energy with your Oven
Electric Smart Oven
Being more sustainable doesn’t just stop at reducing your energy consumption by switching the lights off or descaling your kettle. We’ve also got plenty of tips and advice on how to reduce water and food wastage.
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water saving tips
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Save the planet
Turn on the tap and there it is: safe, clean, drinking water. But between the energy it takes to heat, and the processes involved in making it safe to drink, bathe and wash our dishes in, using more water than you need can have a big environmental impact.
And why pay for what you don’t use?
Yearly savings
leaky toilet £500
bath for a shower £50
a watering-can £300
annual total £860
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water saving tips
Listening to dripping taps and leaky pipes is not only really annoying but can lead to a surprising amount of water waste. Add this to your basic household needs – water used for washing, cleaning and drinking – and you may find you’re working through a lot more water than you’d expect.
The more water waste we can reduce, the less we need to divert from rivers and underground stores, and the more energy we can save by having to treat it – win-win!
How to keep your home water efficient
Skipping a shower might save a litre here or there, but here’s no need to boycott personal hygiene to start saving water. By making clever choices around the home (and making sure you’re running appliances at their most efficient) you can reduce what you waste while keeping your body, clothes, and conscience clean.
Save water with your
Dishwasher
Save water with your Dishwasher
Save water with your
Washing
machine
Save energy with your Washing machine
Washing Machine
There are plenty of ways that you can reduce your waste in all areas of your home. Your kitchen is an excellent place to start though. That’s why we’ve put together some tips and tricks on reducing your food waste, energy waste and exposure to harsh chemicals.
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reducing harsh
chemicals
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on chemicals
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on cost
Keeping your home clean is a non-negotiable, but if you’ve never thought about all the harsh chemicals your cleaning products could be introducing to the environment, now’s the time to start.
There are easy swaps you can make that will help keep your house sparkling and the planet just a little bit happier.
Yearly savings
Store bought £9
Nat. method £2
Store bought £2
Natural method £0.15
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reducing harsh
chemicals
We are exposed to harsh chemicals in a variety of ways. Think cleaning products, washing detergent, printer ink and more. They’re not only expensive to produce and buy, they also hang around in our environment long after we’ve finished using them, polluting oceans and endangering our precious world.
The good news is technology is coming to the rescue. While it used to be a horrible hassle to clean the oven, we now stock ovens that clean themselves, without the use of any chemicals whatsoever. And, with self-dosing appliances like washing machines and dishwashers, you can reduce your consumable use and your shopping bill.
How to slash your household chemical use
With the latest technology, there’s less need to buy additional cleaning products, or you can do without them altogether. That means you can minimise your exposure, and keep them from filtering into the environment too.
Reduce consumables
with an
auto-dose
Washing
machine
Reduce consumables
with an
auto-dose Washing machine
They’ll then work out the right amount of detergent and conditioner before dispensing.
Washing machines
Reduce harsh
chemicals with a
self-cleaning
Oven
Reduce harsh
chemicals with a
self-cleaning Oven
Steam cleaners inject steam into the oven at a low heat, helping oven walls release dirt.
Reduce consumables
with an
auto-dose
Dishwasher
Reduce consumables
with an
auto-dose Dishwasher
It’ll then dose out the exact right amount of detergent.
Being more sustainable doesn’t just stop at reducing your energy consumption by switching the lights off or descaling your kettle. We’ve also got plenty of tips and advice on how to reduce water and food wastage.
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Waste less
food
Save more
money
If you think about it, the less food you chuck away, the fewer bins you’ll have to take out. And if that’s not incentive enough, you’ll also be reducing your carbon footprint, saving waste from the landfill, and need to spend a little less on your grocery bills.
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Chances are you do your big shop full of good intentions and stock your fridge with fresh food. Then life gets in the way. And even if you do manage to use all your produce before it turns, who hasn’t found a Tupperware full of mouldy leftovers at the back of their fridge at some point?
Problem is, food waste often goes to landfill where it rots and produces methane – a greenhouse gas that contributes to global climate change.
But wrestling with food guilt can be a problem of the past – put a few of our easy tips and tricks into action and start making a difference.
Keeping food fresh with your appliances
Reducing your food waste is just one of the ways that you can make your home more sustainable. From your water wastage in the bathroom to harsh chemicals that you use to clean your entire home, we’ve got tips to make your home safer and greener.
Reduce food
waste with your
Fridge
Reduce food
waste with your Fridge
American-Style Fridge Freezer
Reduce food
waste with your
Freezer
Reduce food
waste with your Freezer
Eliminating the harsh chemicals that you use around your home is a great way to make your home greener. But there’s plenty more you can do. We’ve got loads of helpful tips on how to reduce your energy waste and water waste when running your home.
