Look Out For the Environment

Here are some eco-friendly ways you can help the environment and also save money.

Use a dishwasher

Dishwashers have come a long way and are now super-efficient. They use less water than before and less hot water than if you washed by hand. For greatest energy efficiency, stick to full loads, use the pot-scrubber option only if necessary, and hit the no-heat or air-dry option.

Power down your computer

If you won’t be using your computer for 20 minutes, turn off the monitor. If it won’t be needed for more than two hours, turn off the computer. Do the same for all your electronics — printers, cable boxes, CD player, even the clock on your microwave. Over time, all those switched-on-but-not-in-use electronics use a lot of energy. Also, having to turn your computer on for easy use might encourage you to limit your screentime.

Connect to a power strip and turn off every night

To remember to turn everything off when you turn in for the night, connect devices, such as televisions, lamps and printers to power strips. Then, on your way to bed, just flip off the strip switch.

Don’t idle cars

One of the most common activities that damage the environment is letting cars or trucks warm up in the morning. Idling creates unnecessary emissions — also, it wastes fuel and money. Even on the coldest days, it doesn’t damage the engine to drive immediately after starting. When stuck in traffic, turn your car off if you are going to be motionless for more than 30 seconds.

Save water throughout the day

Turn off the tap while you are brushing your teeth or lathering up your hands with soap. Only flush when necessary. Wash clothes in cold water — as much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine. User a refillable water bottle every day and refrain from buying plastic bottles — or plastic anything.

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