Sustainability With the recent energy price increases and many people finding themselves in fuel poverty, it’s more important than ever to be savvy with how we use fuel and making lifestyle changes to reduce our impact on the environment. Talk to your housemates Increasing awareness and sharing ideas about how we can live more sustainably is one of the most impactful actions you can take. Report issues and share feedback If you notice a broken light, dripping tap, missing bins or recycling posters, broken seal to your oven or fridge, then report it to your accommodation provider. If you have ideas about how to improve sustainability share your thoughts. Switch off lights and appliances Remember to switch them off when not needed. If light sensors are faulty, make sure to report them to your accommodation provider. Don’t forget bedside lamps, fairy lights and bathroom lights too. Switching off your appliances and plugs at the socket is a great way to prevent energy wastage as items use energy in standby or sleep mode. Don’t overfill the kettle Don’t use additional energy by overfilling the kettle with more water than you need. 200ml is the ideal amount of water for a single hot drink. Put a lid on your pan Putting a lid on your saucepan significantly reduces the amount of energy required to cook your food and cooks your food quicker. Also try and use the right size hob/stove ring for the size of your pan, otherwise you are just heating the surrounding air. 13
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