Save Energy, Cut Carbon, Save Cash!

We've found this week's great list from BigGreenSwitch.co.uk

Oh dear... we are amongst the most energy wasteful people in Europe according to a recent survey by the EST. 71% of us regularly leave appliances on standby unnecessarily while 67% boil more water than needed in the kettle. In total, the energy we waste as a nation each year is now growing close to the equivalent of powering an additional 7 million non-existent homes! If everyone were to take just a few simple steps to curb our energy wastage, we could have a dramatic effect on cutting the UK's carbon emissions while, at the same time, all saving ourselves a small fortune in energy bills. Do a little, save a lot!

• Don't leave appliances on standby

• Keep your fridge and freezer full

• Only boil as much water as you need

• Turn your thermostat down by 1oC

• Wash your laundry at lower temperatures

• Switch off lights when a room is not in use

• Use the washing line instead of the tumble dryer

• Unplug chargers and power supplies when not in use

• Shower instead of bathing

• Only use the washing machine when you have a full load to wash

• Defrost your freezer regularly to keep it running at top performance

If we can do just a number of the above, it will make a big difference! Many of the ideas above you'll see in Birchway's Green Charter. More information to follow soon.