Take a look at your electricity bill. The appliances in your home probably account for a small but not insignificant percent of it. Except for the washer/dryer, all these appliances can be found in your university's canteen facilities, too - and there are always ways to save energy while using them. Here are just two ideas:

• Clean the refrigerator's condenser every three months
• Replace old, inefficient appliances with modern efficient ones

If you opt to replace these appliances, you'll notice that, in the UK, all refrigerator, freezer and dishwashers are sold with an Energy Label to indicate their energy efficiency. These labels provide an estimated annual operating cost for the appliance and a guide to comparing it to other models.

Other such labeling schemes in the UK include the Energy Efficiency Recommended and EU Ecolabel.

In this section of the EVC, you'll find out more about how you can implement energy-saving measures in your campus canteens. For additional information appliance Energy Labels, click on the links below:

EU Energy Label - DEFRA guidance

Energy Savings Trust's Recommended Energy Efficient Products

EU Eco-label