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The very merriest of Christmas wishes

Well, we made it through the first week of The Eco Bloke blog with much success! In just the past seven days we have 454 followers on Twitter and 21 fans on Facebook.

Each and every day we have had visitors from all over the world, but 77% coming from here in the UK, which is who I’m really talking to.

Over the last seven days we have discussed many interesting topics that will allow us all to cut our own personal emissions of dangerous greenhouse gasses. Here is a summery.

Cooker Hob Gas Energy Saver

There are many ways that we can save on energy day to day, but today I want to cover some specific tips that you can use when cooking at home.

If you cook regularly then these tips could help you reduce your energy consumption by 12-80%, massively reduce your carbon footprint and save you money!

1. Put a lid on it! Covering your pots and pans when heating will allow them to reach their optimum temperature quicker. This means you will be using less energy and your food will be ready in a shorter time. A bonus if you are in a hurry!