Put layers on, not the heating When the temperature feels a little cold, instead of turning up your heating straight away just put on a jumper or an extra layer. A jumper can add 3 degrees celsius of warmth to your body. If your accommodation runs a little hot, make sure you’ve turned down the radiator or thermostat (if you can) before opening a window. Reduce unnecessary waste and recycle Where possible, refuse additional packaging and disposables, opting for re-usables instead. More information about rubbish disposal and recycling can be found on pages 11-12 of this guide. Reducing waste can help to conserve resources, reduce landfill waste, protect ecosytems and save energy. Put on full loads of washing Washing machines and tumble dryers use a lot of energy and water. Try to put on fuller loads rather than lots of small loads; coordinate with housemates. 30 degrees celsius is generally a good temperature to wash your clothes and will help them to last longer. Reduce food waste UK households waste 7 million tonnes of food every year while 8.4 million people are struggling to feed themselves (FoodCycle). Aim not to over buy by keeping track of what food you already have and planning what you need. You can also check use-by dates which are better guidance than best-before dates, and freeze items if you don't think you will eat them in time. Don't get rid of your leftovers either, instead try and use them in your next meal or share with your friends. Source: Students Organising for Sustainability www.sos-uk.org 14
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