IN THE KITCHEN

- Use environmentally friendly dishwashing fluid (with an eco-label)

- Use refillable containers, like for dishwashing fluid

- Store food in containers instead of wrapping them in foil

- Segregate garbage

- Buying a refrigerator, make sure it is also environmentally friendly - power saving and with an 'ozone friendly' label


- Save energy:

>> Use energy-saving light bulbs

>> Buying a fridge, dishwasher, etc., check for an eco-labels saying, the product is power saving

>> Use the fridge so that you save the most power >>more

- Save water:

>> Make sure the tap is fully turned off and always check for any leaks

>> Washing up, turn the water on only if you really need it

>> Work on an efficient washing technique (say, one part of the sink with washing fluid, the other one for rinsing)

- Save gas with the gas cooker:

>> Check if your burners are correctly tweaked up. You can save up to 10% of gas

>> Use a pot, whose diameter is twice as big as the burner ring. This way you save about 60% of gas

>> Atight pot cover means saving a further 13% of gas

>> Using a pressure-cooker means saving about 40% of the energy. Using stainless steel pots means saving another 40-60% of the energy needed to prepare your dishes