Dishwashers use 37% less water than hand washing plates and dishes in the sink

Create shopping lists and weekly meal plans to prevent overbuying

Purchase smart power strips to prevent energy loss through leaving appliances on standby

Avoid buying clothes that need dry cleaning as dangerous chemicals are used in the process.

Buy an energy-efficient washing machine to save electricity and water

Use more layers of bedding rather than turning up the heating in the winters

Visit second hand shops such as brokenhauses and Goodwill in order to buy some of your clothes! You can find great items for a cheaper price and it helps the environment while you're at it.

Clear out your wardrobe once a year and give anything you don't want anymore to charity shops.

Use wooden area rugs rather than carpets as they're a lot less harmful to the environment and can be cleaned easier.

Use low-flow shower heads to reduce amount of water used per minute

Use water-resistant cloth or a glass door instead of a vinyl shower curtain as vinyl isn't recyclable

Use reusable canvas bags instead of plastic/paper disposable ones

Showers are a lot more environmentally friendly as they use far less water than baths

Scoop up water when finished with your bath and use it to water plants

Use insulation in order to reduce heat loss and heat gain. reducing heating/air-con bills in the long run

Lofts are also very important to insulate as heat rises and lots can be lost through the roof

Use a clothes line or buy a dryer with a moisture sensor to prevent overuse and unneeded dryer