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Water

wash up. Wash up instead of using the dishwasher. It'll use less water, and tons less energy.

put the plug in. Always stick a plug in your basin or sink. Leaving hot water taps running means money and energy down the plughole.

turn the tap off. Turning taps off properly and repairing ones that drip is well worth the money. A single tap dripping once a second could waste 1400 litres of hot water in a year.

use only what you need. When filling up the kettle heat only the amount of water you really need. It'll save a load of energy and a load more water.

turn the temperature down. If you're having a bath have the water a bit cooler. It should be hot, but not boiling. For most people, setting the cylinder thermostat at 60°C/140°F should be just dandy.

get a shower. An ordinary shower uses only two-fifths of the water needed for a bath. It's quicker, easier and cheaper (and you won't go all wrinkly either).