We are all facing challenging times with the costs rising in every aspect, however there are so many quick tips that can really help to not just save you money but reduce energy use and water waste.   We’re sure you are all doing many but just in case here are some that we have found particularly impactful.

• Don’t leave devices on standby. Switching off at the wall devices such as televisions, set-top boxes, microwaves, games consoles and computers when not using them can see you save an average of £147 on your annual electricity bills according to British Gas.   

• Do not charge devices over night. It takes on average 90 mins to 2 hours to charge a phone. If you charge your phone overnight, this means that you will keep using electricity to charge the phone even when it is full.  It is estimated that per phone this will cost you up to £80 per year in wasted energy use.  So try to charge before you go to bed so you can unplug at night. 

• Spend less time in the shower. Did you know that by reducing the amount of time you spend in the shower to just four minutes, you could save 30 litres of water a day and around £70 a year on your energy bills?   For each minute you cut your shower time by for a four person household is £30 a year.

• Keep your Freezer full even if not with food. Keeping your fridge and freezer full could save you hundreds of pounds over the course of a year. This is because a stocked fridge freezer is able to regulate its temperature more efficiently than an empty one. Instead of over-buying on food, fill any empty spaces with bowls, jugs of water and ice trays to prevent cold air from escaping.