Comments on: 7 Ways to Help The Environment

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:18:43 +0000

Susan – Yes I didn’t realize until recently that unplugging your phone charger (when you’re not using it) can make a big difference. Apparently 90% of the power used by a phone charger, is used when it isn’t charging a phone.

Thanks for commenting,
Chris

By: Susan Suarez

Susan Suarez — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:16:40 +0000

Thank you for coming by Got2BeGreen. These are wonderful tips you’ve shared with your readers. I’m a strong advocate of unplugging anything that’s not in use to kill vampire power. Cell phone chargers, tv, coffee pot, fan…it’s amazing how many items people leave plugged into an outlet that is drawing a current and running up the electricity bill.

Thank you for the mention!

Best Regards,

Susan

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:35:09 +0000

Paola -

I didn’t realize that having plants near a computer would be helpful. I will have to look into that one.

Buying energy efficient appliances is always a great step. If you’re going to spend the money on a new washing machine, you might as well get one that will cut your energy costs too.

Thanks for commenting and stopping by!
- Chris

By: Paola

Paola — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:29:33 +0000

hey great article: tips I have found that save energy:

have a shorter shower, even 1 minute will use up less resources.

if you are buying new applicances, go for 4-5 star rating, they are better in the long run.

if you purchase a washing machine, ask if it has an express cycle, ours has 15 min cycle, good for socks and clothes that just need a refresh (again in cold water)

if you work with computers all day (like me) have a plant next close by, peace lilys are great or a box of Epsom Salts to reduce radiation

happy day
paola