- → A) hardly any → B) 10% → C) 30 to 50%
ANSWER C:
It might seem like a lot, but it’s true! Closing the shutters and curtains can help reduce heat loss massively.
- → A) 19°c → B) 20°c → C) 21°c
ANSWER A:
If you reduce the temperature by just 1°C throughout your home, you can save up to 7% off your heating bill. Good to know!
- → A) 16°c → B) 17°c → C) 18°c
ANSWER A:
16°c will make you invigorated to start the next day!
- → A) tumble dryer → B) halogen lamp → C) refrigerator
ANSWER C:
We tend to forget that our fridges use a lot of energy, running 24/7.
- → A) only if the battery is charging → B) it does not use energy if it is switched off → C) yes, whenever it is plugged in
ANSWER C:
A telephone charger contains a transformer which uses electricity when it is plugged in.
- → A) 40-45°c → B) 55-60°c → C) 70-75°c
ANSWER B:
If it is set above 60°C, you may burn yourself. Below 55°C, bacteria may develop in the water.
- → A) less energy than without a lid → B) the same amount of energy as without a lid → C) more energy than without a lid
ANSWER A:
You can reduce the temperature after it has come to a boil, and the cooking time will still be the same.
- → A) less efficient than halogen bulbs → B) just as efficient as halogen bulbs → C) more efficient than halogen bulbs
ANSWER C:
They use a lot less electricity and last longer than traditional bulbs.
- → A) cooking → B) heating → C) hot water → D) hair dryer
ANSWER B:
Heating wins, hands down.
- → A) exactly the same amount of water → B) twice as much water → C) four times as much water
ANSWER C:
By taking a bath you use 150L to 200L of water, versus 40L to 50L for a five-minute shower.
- → A) 10% → B) 15% → C) 25%
ANSWER C:
The eco cycle reduces water consumption by 18 % and electricity consumption by 25%.
- → A) less than 1€ → B) 3 to 5€ → C) 15 to 20€
ANSWER B:
You can easily save money and energy by switching your appliances off completely.
- → A) 100L → B) 500L → C) 1000L
ANSWER C:
It’s a huge amount! Try using a glass of water instead so that you don’t waste a drop.
