Britons are amongst the most energy wasteful people in Europe according to a recent survey by the EST. 71% of us regularly leave appliances on standby unnecessarily while 67% boil more water than needed in the kettle.

In total, the energy we waste as a nation each year is now growing close to the equivalent of powering an additional 7 million non-existent homes!

If everyone were to take just a few simple steps to curb our energy wastage, we could have a dramatic effect on cutting the UK's carbon emissions while, at the same time, all saving ourselves a small fortune in energy bills.

Do a little, save a lot! Don't leave appliances on standby or find out more > Keep your fridge and freezer full or find out more > Only boil as much water as you need or find out more > Turn your thermostat down by 1oC or find out more > Wash your laundry at lower temperatures or find out more > Switch off lights when a room is not in use or find out more > Use the washing line instead of the tumble dryer or find out more > Unplug chargers and power supplies when not in use or find out more > Shower instead of bathing or find out more > Only use the washing machine when you have a full load to wash or find out more > Defrost your freezer regularly to keep it running at top performance or find out more > A little investment goes a long way... Install low energy light bulbs or find out more > Insulate your loft or find out more > Install cavity wall insulation or find out more > Fit individual radiator thermostats or find out more > Foil-back your radiators to reflect heat back into room or find out more > Fit draught-excluders to any single-glazed doors or windows or find out more > Cut your tumble dryer time by 25% by using dryer balls or find out more > When replacing kitchen appliances, always choose one with a top energy-efficiency rating or find out more >

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