• Wash dishes by hand (it uses significantly less water than a dishwasher) and dispose of water outside to water the garden. If you do use a dishwasher, only switch on when it is completely full and use a shorter cycle.
• Fix a small device to your loo that reduces the amount used for each flush. Each time your toilet is flushed, it uses 5-7 gallons of water. Toilets use one third of the water used in most homes.
• Wash your car less often.
• Fix all the leaks around your home.
• Think before you throw anything away. If you can, re-use anything you can. If you cannot re-use, then recycle or compost. Use your council’s service if there is one, or check out www.recyclenow.com to find where you can take your waste to be recycled if you do not already get curbside collections.
• Give away clothes, books, CDs that you no longer want to a charity shop. Have a good spring clean of your wardrobe and drawers. Be as ruthless as you can and donate those clothes that you have not worn in years – someone else could get many years out of your unwanted items. Alternatively, a good way of making some money from items that you no longer want is by doing a car boot or garage sale, or even sell your items on an online marketplace site. You can even buy items that others no longer want or need, often more cheaply and which is less of a cost to the environment.• Recycle electrical. If they are still in working order, consider donating to a local charity if they are happy to accept them. If not, dispose of responsibly. Check you local council’s website for details on this, or if you need more advice, contact your local Energy Efficiency Advice Center on 0800 512012.
• Dispose of old paint, chemicals, and oil properly. Don't put batteries, antifreeze, paint, motor oil, or chemicals in the rubbish bin. Use proper toxic disposal sites. Never buy more than you need.
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