Kitchen

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  • put a lid on your pots when cooking
  • use pots that have the right diameter for your stovetop
  • turn off the stove before the food has cooked through to be able to use residual heat
  • use an electric kettle to heat water
  • let frozen food thaw in the refrigerator
  • avoid pre-heating the oven
  • set your refrigerator temperature at 5 to 7°C
  • do not put hot food in the refrigerator
  • do not leave the refrigerator door open for long periods of time
  • set your freezer temperature at -18°C
  • defrost your freezer regularly
  • in case of a prolonged absence, empty and turn off the refrigerator
  • wait until your washing machine and dishwasher are full before using them
  • use the "eco" setting on your dishwasher
  • do not leave the tap running continuously while your washing the dishes or washing fruits and vegetables
  • make sure taps are closed well to prevent them from leaking
  • keep a bottle of water in the refrigerator instead of letting the tap run until it is cold
  • try to reuse water (leftover water at the end of a meal can be used to water your plants or fill the sink when you're washing the dishes)
  • drink tap water and avoid buying bottled water