SHOWERHEADS - replace your high flow showerhead with a low flow aerated showerhead and save up to £250 a year off the cost of combined water and energy bills.
TAPS - fitting a simple tap aerator on your bathroom or kitchen tap, could save you up to 10 litres of water a minute and save energy too as a result of using less water.
LIGHT BULBS - replacing existing light bulbs with energy saving ones could help you save 80% of your electricity – plus EACH light bulb can save you up to £25 a year.
THERMOSTAT - turning the temperature down by 1 degree could save you up to £60 a year.
TOILETS - if you are about to replace your toilet, fit a low flush or dual flush model. Alternatively, place a save-a-flush bag in your cistern and reduce the water used to flush the toilet.
RADIATORS - putting silver foil behind radiators fixed to external walls will reflect heat back into the room and save you £20 a year.
WINDOWS - by installing double glazing you could save up to £140 on your heating bills.
DRAUGHT PROOFING - fitting your windows and doors with a fix brush or PVC seal could save you up to £30 a year.
LOFT - good insulation could save you up to £250 a year.
CAVITY WALL INSULATION - combined with loft insulation could save you up to £365 a year.
HOT WATER SYSTEM - place a padded insulated cylinder jacket to fit around your hot water boiler and save up to £40 a year.
TUMBLE DRYER - stop using a tumble dryer in summer (hang clothes on a drying line instead) and you could save up to £20.
LIGHTSWITCHES - turn off all light switches and plugs including TV and you could save up to £30 a year.
DRIPPING TAPS - a dripping hot tap can cost you up to £30 a year if you are on a water meter and waste over 5,500 litres of water.
WHITE GOODS - if you are planning to replace white goods, look for A rated appliances that are more eco friendly and energy efficient.
KETTLE - don't fill the kettle when making one cup of tea - use only what you need with the ecokettle.
CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM - preventing lime scale build up in hot water pipes and boiler heating element can increase the energy efficiency of your boiler by 10%.
DISHWASHER - wait until you have a full load before switching on your dishwasher or washing machine, two half loads use more hot water and energy than one full load.
How it Works
The ecocamel spray contains lighter, softer, water droplets which give both powerful wetting and washing properties.
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Benefits & Results
Water and energy conservation are so intimately connected that they are practically synonymous. Any reduction in hot water usage will automatically result in a reduction in the energy used to heat it.
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Savings
Households can calculate how much money they can save using simple measuring techniques, for example a family of four can save up to £240 every year on water and gas bills using an ecocamel showerhead. Learn more . . .
Shop
At ecocamel we are concerned with water and energy conservation. In addition to our aerated showerhead we offer a range of innovative, eco friendly products ideal for home use. Browse our shop . . .
Conservation News
It may surprise you to know what we use on average 150 litres of water a day, most of which we dont even notice we are using.
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