WASTAGE IN STUDENT KITCHENS/DINING

WATER

FOOD

ELECTRICITY

Uses for students

Kettle

Cooking ie. boiling etc

Drinking

Cleansing medium

Dishes

Dish washer

Sink

Clogged

Piled up dishes

Food waste

Chore to empty

noisy

only certain materials

often too full for 1 person

waste of electricity/money

mop

hob

pots/pans

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plughole

Portion size

Adequate storage

Freezer

Fridge

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Cupboards

Weekly shop

Perishables must be used by weekend

Expiration dates

Fresh food & Perishables

cook right amount for one person to avoid waste

dairy

meat

fruit & veg

chicken

food poisoning

purchase right amount

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share with roomates

disposal

compost bin

smell

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cooking with/for housemates

lighting

large appliances

small appliances

sockets

oven

fan

extractor

fridge & freezer

24/7

door- inside light

energy efficient

pre heating?

switches

how many light fixtures

microwave

toaster

kettle

blender

hob

toastie maker

jugs

glasses

reusable water bottle

timer?

standby mode

wires

mess

hazard

on/off switch

how many

where

away from water & heat

ambiance

accent

laptop/phone chargers

USB

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SPACE

DINING

furniture

couch

island

stool

table

foldable

pull out

expandable

storage

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wasted space above food items

drying rack

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food

cupboard size & layout

cleaning

closet?

sweeping brush

mop

vacuum

ironing board

heating/boiler

heating

radiators

boiler

cooking

counter space

hob :

no.of rings

chopping board

utensils

school bags?

drawers

social

entertainment

6 people

television

consoles

couch

wall mount

coffee table

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