Pump up car tyres

2010
03.16

If you properly inflate your tyres you could save money in 2 ways. f all drivers kept their tyres at the recommended pressure, we’d save Petrol and our tyres would last longer, too!

Use the dishwasher wisely

2010
03.16

You can save up to 20 gallons of water a day by waiting till your dishwasher’s full to switch it on. You’ll save even more energy by letting dishes air dry on the racks instead of using the heat dry cycle. Plus, most new dishwashers don’t need you to pre-rinse. Simply scrape off food and load, and you’ll conserve another 20 gallons.

Make your fridge efficient

2010
03.16

The biggest electricity user in your house is the refrigerator and freezer, Cleaning the coils every six months will help you use less energy and save money. Keep the fridge and the freezer fully stocked too. The more full, the more efficient it is.

Use cruise control on the motorway

2010
03.16

Cruise control keeps your vehicle at a constant speed — useful for the 50mph motorway roadworks.
However cruise control also saves you petrol, as well as wear and tear on your brakes.

Use Freecycle

2010
03.16

Log on to the world of freecycling (freecycle.org), and you can get and unload a huge array of items…all for free! It’s simple and fun, and doesn’t cost a dime. There are some really great finds in every region.

Use Rechargebale Batteries

2010
03.16

Investing in rechargeable batteries can save you some money over time. In general, the less you rely on single-use, disposable items, the less money you’ll burn through.

Join a library

2010
03.16

Borrow from libraries instead of buying personal books and movies. This saves money, not to mention the ink and paper that goes into printing new books.

Less bottled water

2010
03.16

Use a water filter to purify tap water instead of buying bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it generates large amounts of container waste.