Being green in the kitchen

The UK still puts around half of its rubbish into landfills compared to some countries like Germany who only bury 1% of their waste. The kitchen is one area that can become more environmentally friendly.

Putting a lid on saucepans when boiling can save energy and cook the food quicker
When washing up by hand, don’t leave the tap running – fill the sink and wash using that
Dishwashers can be more environmentally friendly than washing up by hand
Only using your dishwasher when it is full is the most efficient use of energy
Fridges, being on 24 hours a day, are a massive drain on energy bills: keep the temperature between 3º and 5ºC
Clean the back of your fridge and freezer every so often to remove the dust build-ups
Keep your fridge or freezer in a cool place if possible; this uses less energy
New fridges have a grading system from A to G (A being the most environmentally friendly)
Heating food with a microwave is often less efficient than with an oven.

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