Energy Saving Tips & Advice
Here are a few simple tips which are just the start of the savings you can make, and help towards improving energy efficiency.
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Save Energy
Turn off office equipment when you're not using it
Overnight, at weekends and during bank holidays. Savings on just a single computer and monitor could be up to £35 a year.
Cut lighting costs by as much as 15%
Turning off lights in empty rooms and replacing bulbs with energy saving ones.
Save Water
A constantly dripping tap can cost your business about £400 per yearMake sure you turn off taps fully and fix any drips.
Don't be a dripA dripping tap can waste more than 5,500 litres of water a year, so make sure your taps are properly turned off and change washers promptly when taps start to drip
Reduce Waste
Save 4% of your turnover with waste management techniquesSuch as partnering with other businesses to recycle waste or selling it to be used as raw materials.
Always publicise your commitment to reducing your environmental impactMore than a third of consumers would favour recyclable products or those with minimal packaging.
