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01-24-2010, 12:40 PM #1
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Thinking green
How much do we really know about the climate rescue?
Some tips I found while on the cruise ship to Italy:
AT HOME
1. Buy energy saving bulbs.
2. Only run dishwashers, washing machines when they are fully loaded.
Wash in warm not hot water.
3. 2 degrees can make a difference.- Don’t overheat rooms
4. Think balmy, not boiling. –Water heater thermostat no higher than 45 degrees.
5. Double-up for cold weather – Double-pane windows will trap more heat inside your home, so you use less energy in the winter.
6. A clean filter is an efficient filter: - A clean filter ensures that these appliances run as efficiently as possible.
7. Out with the old:- Replace inefficient appliances with new ones. You will save hundreds of kg of carbon dioxide and hundreds of euros a year by updating everything. When shopping choose products based on their energy-saving rating.
8. Switch off AND unplug:- Many electronic devices continue to draw power even when they are turned off.
9. Take a quick shower:- Showers account for two-thirds of all household water-heating costs.
10. Plant a tree:- Trees produce clean air for us to breathe .Planting shade trees around your house also will help reduce your summer air-conditioning bills.
11. Prefer local products:- Buying locally means less energy is required to drive your products to the market. Grow your own if possible.
12. Go green:- Green-energy suppliers produce electricity from renewable sources like wind and hydroelectric power.
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WHILE ON THE ROAD
1. Combat deflation:- Make sure your car’s tyres are properly inflated. You will
use less gas.
2. Drive less. Do more:- Think ahead when running errands. Combine trips so
you are not using your car for single-purpose trips
3. Drive in company. Every passenger in your carpool means one car less on the
road.
4. Put your junk in storage:- A car is not a closet. Don’t keep your trunk full
with items. An extra 40 kg reduces fuel economy by up to 2%. Put luggage inside your car rather than on the roof to minimize drag and increase gas mileage.
5. When you are sitting in traffice, switch off the engine. Even at idle, an engine
consumes fuel.
6. Use public transportation instead of taking your car in the centre.
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