Go green - energy saving tips

Don't throw away: give away instead! Mobile phones, computers, printer cartridges, clothes and books can all find happy homes away from the landfill site.
Don't over fill kettles - only boil as much water as you need.
When buying products that use energy, such as fridge freezers or light bulbs, look for an Energy Rating of A or higher.
When the weather is fine, hang your clothes out to dry instead of using the tumble dryer.
Make sure that you recycle household waste. Use the recycling bins provided by the Council to dispose of your waste responsibly.
Try collecting rainwater in rainwater butts and use the water collected for the garden and the plants during the summer months.
Wait until you have a full load before using your washing machine and whenever possible use the 30° cycle.
Remember to turn the tap off when brushing your teeth, shaving or having a wash. This could save up to 6 litres of water per minute!
Don’t waste energy by leaving electrical items - particularly TV's, DVD players, phone chargers and games consoles - on standby mode.
Use energy efficient light bulbs - they last up to ten times longer than ordinary light bulbs and can save up to £60 per bulb in electricity over their lifetime.
When winter is on it's way, make sure you use your heating efficiently. Reducing room temperature by just one degree could cut you heating bills by up to 10%.
Ditch the disposables! Try to buy reusable products, such as rechargeable batteries, instead.