Many of us automatically put a lid on our pots when boiling water--a habit can be such a wonderful thing. But a surprising many don't. And that's the beauty of how numerous the simple things there are that we can do to reduce our carbon footprint. Even if you won't use the lid once you've added the items to be boiled to the water, using the lid while it heats is very much worth it.
A lidded pot of water heats and therefore boils faster. That means it uses less energy. Also, with less water evaporating during the heating, there's no need to add that 1/4 cup or more to ensure you have enough when it boils. My favorite part? A lid that's only been used while water boils doesn't need to be washed. Score two for the environment and one for me.
