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Switch appliances with power packs or adapters off at the plug

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Switch appliances with power packs or adapters off at the plug.

An appliance with a power adapter/pack will still be using up energy if it's not switched off at the wall or unplugged.

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Don't leave appliances on standby

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8 - 10% of the total electricity used in your home is due to appliances left on standby. Your standby button is an energy-eating monster; some...

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Only boil as much water as you need

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Keep your kettle energy-friendly by only ever boiling as much water as you need. Don't be amongst the two-thirds of Britons who still waste...

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Switch off lights when a room is not in use

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Switch off lights when they're not in use. Leaving your lights on when no one is in the room is a huge waste of energy and money.

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