| 1 | Use fluorescent tubes. They last up to eight times longer than ordinary light bulbs and only use a quarter of the electricity. |
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| 2 | If you have a pool, invest in a pool cover. This will save 90% of the energy your swimming pool uses. |
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| 3 | Turn off all lights when you aren’t in the room, and switch off the TV when you’re not watching it. |
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| 4 | Always look at the star ratings on whitegoods and go for the most energy efficient. |
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| 5 | Ensure your refrigerator seals properly. Broken seals means the cold air
will not stay in your refrigerator and will use a lot more energy. |
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| 6 | Refrigerators are most efficient when they are full. Make sure your fridge is the right size for your househol. |
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| Use cold water in the laundry whenever possible.
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| Only place full loads in your washing machine. It uses the same amount of energy as just a single item.
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| Don’t use your dryer if it’s a sunny day and ensure your lint filter is cleaned regularly.
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| Fit a AAA-rated low flow showerhead.
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| If you can, switch to natural gas. They produce two-thirds lower greenhouse emissions than electric heaters.
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| Make sure your taps aren’t leaking!
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| If you walk or ride to work just once a week , not only will you be
healthier for it, the environment will love you for it too. You’ll be
cutting your greenhouse emissions by 600kgs a year.
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| Insulate your walls and ceilings. You could save up to 30% on your
heating bills and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions by as much as
1000kgs a year.
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| Make sure there is a full load in your dishwasher before starting the
cycle. If you allow your dishes to air dry instead of using the drying
cycle you can save 20% of your dishwasher’s electricity usage.
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| Make sure your car is services regularly. An well services car has
better petrol mileage, saving you money and lowering CO2 emissions.
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| Whenever possible, buy products made from recycled goods.
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| When ironing your clothes, iron large batches to avoid reheating your
iron. Use the residual heat once its turned off to iron delicates.
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| In summer, to keep your house cooler, close your blinds during the day.
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| Keep curtains closed on winter nights to keep the warm air in.
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