Welcome to UK Energy Saving’s Energy Watch page. The Energy Watch page is where we keep you up to date with the latest energy saving ideas or those which might be particularly appropriate to the time of year.
As well as energy saving, also included on the Energy Watch page will be other areas covered by UK Energy Saving such as recycling and saving water, so keep popping back to see what our latest suggestions are.
May 2008 – As summer begins, now is as good a time as any to think about ways to save water in the home and garden. Below are some tips and suggestions which will reduce your water consumption and your water bills!
TIPS THAT WON’T COST A PENNY
- Don’t boil more water than required in kettles and pans
- Don’t leave the tap running when brushing your teeth
- Shower rather than bath and collect the water from waiting for the shower to heat up in a bucket. You can then use it to flush the toilet.
- Only use dishwashers and washing machines when full (this will also save energy)
- Water your plants in the early morning or evening to reduce evaporation (there is no need to water grass)
- Use a watering can rather than hose or sprinkler in the garden
INEXPENSIVE WATER SAVING TIPS
- Install a Hippo or similar device in your toilet cistern to reduce the water required to flush
- Use a Water Butt to collect rainwater which can be used to water the garden and wash the car
INVESTMENT IDEAS
- Install a complete Rainwater Harvesting system allowing rainwater to be used for toilet flushing and the washing machine
- Fit a Greywater Recycling system which processes water from handbasins, showers and baths for reuse in toilets and washing machines
GreenCHAT, our electronic newsletter, is focussing on solar power this month, so follow the link to find out more.
