General Household Tips

General Hints and Tips at Home

  • If you have a hot water system with a tank, check to see whether you are heating your water too frequently, or for too long
  • Turn your heating down by 1 degree (19°C is considered just the right temperature)
  • Turn off all electronic machines left on standby
  • Turn off the tap when you clean your teeth
  • Don’t leave the tap running when you’re washing up by hand
  • Take a shower instead of a bath
  • Take shorter showers
  • Use a reusable shopping bag
  • Switch to a green and renewable electricity supplier

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