General household tips

Save water & energy

• Turn off the water when you brush your teeth
• Take a shower instead of a bath
• Turn off all electronic machines left on standby
• 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 off lights when leaving a room
• Turn your heating down by a few degrees (66°F / 19°C is considered just the right temperature)
• Replace light bulbs with Energy Efficient flourescent bulbs
• Put heating and air conditioning thermostat on a timer
• Use fans in the summer to make your home more comfortable, even if you have air conditioning
• Unplug cell phone and battery chargers when fully charged