Energy Saving Week is a unique, annual event hosted by the Energy Saving Trust.

'This years Energy Saving Week runs from 19-25 October and is an important week for both our pockets and the planet.

This years theme is WASTE...where we will be helping people across the UK, stop WASTING their TIME, MONEY and ENERGY!

We have assigned each day a mini- theme:

Monday - launch day

Today is launch day, so we reckon the best thing to do is: get planning. Find out what's happening to celebrate Energy Saving Week in your area by contacting your local Energy Saving Trust advice centre on 0800 512 012. Ask them for easy-to-do tips or in-depth energy saving advice. Go online to www.energysavingtrust.org.uk and find out more.

Tuesday - warmer homes day

Insulation; not the sexiest topic but, as around half of a typical home's heat loss is through the walls and loft, it's worth checking whether yours are properly insulated. Around 13 million UK homes could benefit from topping up their loft insulation. Amazingly, if everyone in the UK installed loft insulation it would save nearly three million tonnes of CO2 per year - the equivalent saving of taking nearly one million UK cars off the road. Similarly, if everyone in the UK that could fill their cavity walls did so, they'd shave around £700m off the nation's annual domestic energy bills - that would pay to heat 900,000 homes for a year.

Wednesday - smarter driving day

Not all shorter journeys by car can be avoided. To reduce CO2 emissions, use the Energy Saving Trust smarter driving techniques - they could save you up to 15% off your annual fuel bills. Some simple tips include: removing roof racks, boxes and bike racks; and checking tyre pressures regularly to reduce fuel consumption.

Thursday - Switch off/turn down/turn off day

Lots of ways to save energy cost very little, or even nothing at all! For example:

• Switch off standby - the average house can save £33 a year by turning things off. Households in the UK now spend up to 8% of their electricity bill on standby power.

• Turn down - reducing your heating thermostat by 1°C when you are too warm can cut up to 10% off your heating costs. The thermostat on your hot water tank should be set to 60° C or 140° F - it is not necessary to set it higher than this.

• Turn off - Remember to turn off the tap while brushing your teeth - a running tap wastes over 6 litres per minute.

Friday - Buy better day

This Energy Saving Week if you're looking to replace an old appliance, follow these simple rules:

• Look for the logo - There's no need to compromise on functionality to be more energy efficient. Many of the latest and most sophisticated consumer electronics carry the Energy Saving Trust Recommended logo. Research these before you shop: Find out more about Energy Saving Recommended products.

• Integrate - fewer products means less electricity so buying an integrated digital television, which combines a TV with a digital receiver, is good for both your pocket and the environment. Ask in store for info on a product's energy consumption, standby power usage etc.

For more interesting facts and figures on how every little bit of effort can make a lot of difference, visit the Energy Saving Trust website at www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

This year we have recruited up to 50 families across the UK to help us identify how we waste energy in the home. Capturing these wasteful acts are Undercover Reporters who have created a video capturing their families wasteful habits. Each day a new video report will be uploaded to the home page... for a few home truths!

Need some more help on where you can help the environment and save energy? Visit our Energy Saving Clock for more tips and advice depending on how much time you have to spare.

Want to see what is going on in your local area this Energy Saving week then check out our partner pages or call your local Energy Saving Trust advice centre on 0800 512 012.'

(c) Energy Saving Trust - www.energysavingtrust.org.uk 2009