Tips for the week 1. Allow hot liquids or food to cool before refrigerating. Then your refrigerator will not have to work as hard to keep the temperature cold. 2. Turn off lights and electronic devices when you’re not using them. We all know it’s important to turn off the lights when you leave a room to save energy. How about turning off your T.V., radio, computer, etc.? We’re not talking about simply turning the off switch. Many electrical appliances continue to use a small amount of energy when turned “off.” This energy will add up over time. So, we recommend connecting several appliances to one of those surge suppressing power outlet strips that has an on/off switch. When you leave for work in the morning, flip the switch and your devices will be completely turned off. Try that for a few months and see how much energy you save! 3. Compost! Return your organic waste where it belongs: the soil! Rather than sending banana peels, grass clipping, etc. to the municipal dump, start a compost pile instead. 18 percent of the waste an average family produces comes from the yard and garden. Compost also makes your soil healthier, reducing the need for fertilizers and chemical pesticides
Posted on: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 06:30:23 +0000
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