Only boil as much water as you need
Don't be amongst the two-thirds of Britons who still waste energy by boiling more water than they need.
A recent study showed that most people don’t look at the volume indicator on the side of their kettle, often resulting in them boiling far more water than they actually need. On average, at least twice the required amount of water is boiled.
Referring to the water measure on your kettle can help you to accurately determine the amount of liquid necessary and avoid energy waste - not to mention get your cuppa quicker!
Another way to measure how much water you require is to fill the cup or saucepan you are planning to use and then pour this water into the kettle, remembering to add a little bit extra to compensate for evaporation.
makes you think...
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs say: "If everyone boiled only the water they needed instead of 'filling' the kettle every time, we could save enough electricity to run practically all the street lighting in the U.K."
need more help?
You could invest in an Eco Kettle for around £35. This device allows you to accurately measure the amount of water you’re boiling to avoid wasting energy. Click here to browse and buy Eco Kettles in the Big Green Shop.
