Check out these tips from our Green Team, these will help you minimise your impact on the environment - small changes make big differences
We all need to do our bit, here at Derwent Students we have a Green Team they work in all areas of our business to improve our environmental impact and sustainability. These guys know their stuff and they have shared their top ten tips for how you can do you bit!
TIP ONE: Switching your thermostat down by 1 degree can save up to 10% in energy consumption
TIP TWO: Think about putting on an extra jumper before dialling up the heating, invest in some fingerless mittens to keep your hands and mittens toastie
TIP THREE: Quick showers use less water - you knew that yeah, but do you always do this?
TIP FOUR: Turn off the tape whilst you brush your teeth
TIP FIVE: Tell us if you have a dripping tap in your flat/bathroom so we can get it fixed quickly
TIP SIX: Recycle as much waste as you can - make sure you check out the recycling facilities at your accommodation
TIP SEVEN: Switch off lights and plugs when you leave your room, don't leave things on standby
TIP EIGHT: Only fill the kettle with the amount of water you need to make your cuppa or cook your pasta
TIP NINE: Getting rid of stuff - don't bin it take it to a local charity shop or see if your mates would like it. You could list of Freecycle - Remember your rubbish could be someone's recycle project
TIP TEN: Use LED and energy efficient light bulb
When everyone does small things they add up to a big difference
If you only put half of these into action that's a great start
I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else, it has been amazing!Ashleigh Fletcher, BSc Adult Nursing - 1st Year Student, University of Nottingham
