If you’re at work, think about having more teleconferences instead of travelling and, if you can why not work from home rather than the office a few days a week. If that’s not possible, car share with other people in the office, it’s not only good for the environment it’s a great way to get to know your colleagues better.

Make use of the washing machine spin cycle as much as possible before using the dryer (or better yet, hang your clothes out on the line and avoid the dryer completely). Also, wash your clothes only when you have a full machine and wash at 30-40 degrees instead of 60. This won’t just help the environment, it will save you money too.

Lower the temperature during the night to 13 degrees Celsius and insulate your house properly. Help keep the heat in and close the curtains in the evening so that less
heat escapes.

Put it in an already cool place like a utility room a minimum of 8cm from the wall. Defrost regularly and make sure that the door closes properly so no cold can escape. Don’t open the door more than you need to!

You’re probably sick of people saying it, but leaving your TV and other electrical appliances on standby certainly wastes a whole lot of energy. And don't forget about lights too - try and just get into the habit of turning them off when you don't need them.

There are more ways to save water than you think. When making tea, only boil what you need. On average most people use 10L a day for drinks and boil twice that, therefore you can already save 10L. Save another 5L by washing your vegetables in a bowl rather than running them under a tap and use a glass of water to wash out your mouth after brushing your teeth, rather than leaving the water running potentially saving another 10L. That’s 25L a day without any lifestyle change at all.

Grow your own salad in your window box – even if you live in a flat then growing herbs may be an option for you. If you’ve got a bit more space, why not think about keeping your own chickens? They need a surprisingly small amount of space and you might even be able to sell some eggs to neighbours.

Avoid the harmful chemicals in so many of the products you can buy in the shops and use natural products to clean your bathroom. For example,  half a lemon cuts through limescale and leaves a lovely shine. Also try cleaning windows with a mixture of vinegar and water.

Eat more fruit and veggies and less meat – not only will you be more organic but you’ll be saving money too. And don’t waste food (or juice!) For example, you can use leftover juice to make marinades.

There are some easy ways to keep a lid on your energy consumption, and save some money at the same time. Buy energy efficient appliances and put foil behind your radiators. This may sound a bit ‘low-tech’, but fitting aluminium foil behind any radiators that are on outside walls will help to reflect the heat into the room, rather than out of it. Likewise, make sure your immersion heater is insulated - if you've got an immersion hot water tank, make sure it has foam or other insulation on it. If not, get a simple insulating jacket from a DIY shop. They may be small steps but they’ll help you save some money from your heating bill.