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10 Environmental tips for life outside NTU
1. Central Heating - Turn your thermostat down to between 18°C and 22°C. Turning it down by 1% can save as much as 10% from fuel bills!
2. Transport - Driving at an appropriate speed reduces CO² emissions.
3. Cooking - Keep heat on the base of the saucepan, don't let flames lick the sides of the pan.
4. Fridges & Freezers - Door seals should be able to grip a piece of paper tightly.
5. Appliances - Don't put furniture in front of radiators. Try fitting shelves above them, as this deflects heat into the middle of the room.
6. Food – When buying seafood look for the blue logo of the Marine Stewardship Council. The MSC promote sustainable fishing and preserve marine environments across the globe.
7. Water - A washing machine can use up to 95 litres water per cycle. Using a full load uses less energy, water and costs less overall than washing half loads.
8. Lighting – Polish your light bulbs. Built-up dirt and dust can decrease the bulb's output by 10 percent
9. Rubbish - Reduce unwanted junk mail by joining the Mailing Preference Service.
10. Cars - Ensure tyres are correctly inflated to increase fuel efficiency.
Reduce and Recycle at home - what can you do?
There are a number of ways to reduce and recycle rubbish when away from NTU.
Reduce
• Don't buy goods with lots of packaging
• Buy 'loose' food rather than pre-packaged
• Cancel unwanted newspapers deliveries
• Use your own shopping bags when visiting the grocery shopping
• Take a packed lunch to work in a reusable plastic container
Reuse
• Reuse carrier bags
• Reuse scrap paper for writing notes
• Reuse envelopes - stick labels over the address
• Donate old computer and audio visual equipment to community groups or schools
• Buy rechargeable items instead of disposable ones e.g. batteries and cameras
• Buy concentrated products which use less packaging
• Donate old clothes and books to charity shops
• Look for long lasting and energy efficient appliances when buying new electrical items
Recycle
• Choose products in packaging which you know can be recycled
• Compost - lots of kitchen waste can be composted
• Buy products made from recycled materials (check the label)
