Before saving your yummy leftovers for your next lunch or dinner, let them cool down. Your fridge uses more energy to cool down hot foods. Keep the lids off any containers while cleaning up and then place them in the fridge . Posted by Julie
Need motivation to clean out your car? Excess items in the trunk of your car force your engine to work harder, which emits more CO2. Get rid of the junk in your trunk & make your car more energy efficient.
Turn off your vehicle if you’re lingering for more than 30-45 seconds. It actually takes less energy to kill and restart the engine.
Posted by Beth
Yesterday environmentalists (along with most of America) listened with a keen ear as our 44th President took the podium and addressed the nation.
President Obama made several comments to stress his resolve to combat climate change.
Some highlights from his speech:
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ills, bills, bills… Ugh the dreaded monthly expenses that take away from our precious discretionary income.
If you live in Philadelphia (or the surrounding area), you’re probably well acquainted with your Peco Electric bill. While you can’t avoid paying it, there’s some good news that comes along with your Peco bill. Peco is a company taking initiative towards environmental sustainability.
You may have noticed on your monthly Peco bill that the company is doing its part to support the development of wind energy. Perhaps you’re already contributing.
Use a toaster oven for smaller meals and snacks, you’ll use a third to half as much energy as your regular oven uses.
Still need to use a conventional oven?
While I won’t be repeating the presidential candidate’s green policies (read them here), environmental issues were prevalent in last night’s debate between Barack Obama & John McCain. Here’s some environmental highlights:
Hopefully, you’re paying close attention to the impending election for the next US president. Philadelphia’s involvement in the political race/ in Pennsylvania’s electoral college has been spotlighted recently. John McCain and Sarah Palin made a trip to Philly the other day, and Michelle Obama/Jill Biden will be coming to Philadelphia tomorrow.
So who’s the greener candidate?
Most people are unsure how much energy their household actually uses. Schedule an energy audit to learn more about your energy habits. Chances are you’ll be motivated to make changes to lessen energy consumption & cut costs. Many utility companies perform energy audits at little or no charge. Posted by Beth
Laptop’s use on average 90% less energy than the standard desktop. If you work in an office consider hitting up your IT department for a laptop (hint: push the ’I’ll be more productive cause I can work anywhere now!’ angle.) If you still have a desktop at home think about how convenient it would be to cart your [...]
I believe going green doesn’t mean spending major dinero or radically changing your lifestyle. You can save hundreds on your home’s overhead expenses and feel good with a few simple changes.
Here’s 7 ways to green your abode:
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