I turn off my appliances after I use them (e.g computer, printer, radio, tv, etc) by flicking the cut switch on the wall socket or extension lead. I try to use the washing machine fewer times by carefully selecting which clothes I wear and alternating between them until the machine is full. I wash my dishes by hand in a basin and rinse in another basin. I put on another jumper instead of turning up the heat. I use energy saving lamps almost everywhere. I take short showers most days and only take a longer one once every week. I walk, take the bus, take the train and try to limit my car use (only for work or heavy shopping. I bake two cakes in the oven instead of one, saving preheating it a second time. I boil only the quantity of water I need and when I have a pan on the fire, I use the lid to reduce the quantity of gas I need. I cook pasta for a minute or two only with the gas on and then turn it off and put the lid on for another 5 to 10 minutes depending on the type of pasta. It works a treat! There are so many things you can do! And I live just as comfortably now that I’ve gotten used to it.
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