Tips for "Going Green"
Conserving tips to remember
What Can I Do?
It’s easy to protect the planet using simple tips that help save energy and money. For instance, over the summer you can turn on fans instead of air conditioning, putting your desk near a window can allow you to use natural light instead of lamps, and drawing your curtains can prevent it from getting too hot. Switching off lights every time you leave a room and using LED lights can conserve electricity. Closing the refrigerator door and turning off appliances saves energy. Check all faucets and taps, a small leak can waste up to 20 gallons a day. Only wash clothes if the washing machine is full. Using simple, energy efficient tips like this, you can save on the electricity bill and protect the planet.
Turning off lights
When you turn off lights every time you leave a room, you can save ten to twenty percent on total household electricity usage.
Leaky faucets
Leaky faucets can be an enormous waste of water, a single leaky faucet at home can waste 240 gallons a year.
Switch to LED lights
LED lights may cost up to 6 times the average light bulb, but it is definitely worth it in the long run. They use up to 75% less electricity and last 6-10 times longer than other bulbs.