Electrical devices

• Buying used or refurbished electrical appliances conserves resources and avoids electronic waste.

• The right choice of hob in relation to pot size significantly reduces energy consumption when cooking.

• Switching from old cast iron hobs – including mobile hobs – to modern induction or glass ceramic hobs conserves energy and conserves resources.

• Energy can be saved by making optimum use of the refrigerator volume and operating it at the lowest necessary cooling level.

• Switching off unused electrical appliances during theatre holidays, annual leave, for example, as well as at the end of the working day, avoids unnecessary power consumption and reduces energy costs.

• Energy consumption can be optimised by checking the number and utilisation of refrigerators on a regular basis. If some fridges are used efficiently or shared, other fridges can be dispensed with.