Energy bills continue to soar with Irish households struggling with the rising costs all over the market here.
The environmental scientist told RTÉ’s Claire Byrne in a 2021 interview that Irish households could drastically cut their energy bill simply by following her tips for using household appliances. Dr Shine shared the stark fact that “if every home… dried just one load per week on the line per week instead of the drier it would save 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year."Dr Shine explained that even popping your clothes onto the line for a few hours while it is dry and then transferring your laundry onto an airer inside overnight is much more sustainable than relying on electricity.
Dr Shine suggests only boiling the water you need, don’t fill it up to the top every time. And don’t be a “serial re-boiler.” Boil it once and make your cup of tea or coffee. “Don’t leave it running to move the furniture or answer the door or have a chat on the phone or whatever.