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TIP 2. Install a water meter - save £100
All new homes are now fitted with water meters so the residents only pay for the water they actually use. If you're in an older property but don't use much water, it might be worth getting one fitted. According to the Consumer Council for Water, a single person living alone could save around £100 a year by having a meter installed and only paying for what they use. Your water supplier should install a meter for free and if you're unhappy with the change you have 12 months in which you can switch back. As a general rule if there's the same number of people living in the house (or fewer) than there is bedrooms, a water meter is likely to save you money.

TIP 3. Eat up - save £400
We throw away an incredible amount of food in the UK - around one-third of everything we buy. Not only is this bad for the planet, it's bad for the pocket. The Love Food Hate Waste campaign estimates UK homes throw away more than £400 in food every year. Plan your meals carefully: eat what's in the fridge and save hundreds of pounds. next tip

Switch stuff off - save £37
Don't leave your appliances on standby - this uses electricity. According to the Energy Saving Trust, you could save £37 a year - as well as doing your bit for the environment - by turning things off completely.