77. Wash Full Loads of Laundry to Save Soap, Time, Water, Electricity
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 154 viewsMake the most of the detergent, water, electricity and time that each load of laundry takes. Wait until there is a full load to be done.
Make the most of the detergent, water, electricity and time that each load of laundry takes. Wait until there is a full load to be done.
64. Turn Off Your Personal Printer When It’s Not In Use
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 56 viewsIf you are like me, you don't use your personal printer all that often. Yet it's one of those appliances that can draw electricity while it sits in stand-by waiting to be put to use. You can turn it on and off only when you have something to print or ...
50. Launder in Cold Water
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 64 viewsCold water cleans clothes just as well but saves the energy to heat the water. Plus, it removes the risk of mistakenly using hot water on any delicates that might sneak into a load. Maybe I'm the only one that's shrunk a sweater to kitteh size?
47. Turn Off That TV
Monday, June 22nd, 2009 69 viewsAnd find something else to do. Take a walk. Play cards or board games. Or simply talk to the people you live with. Free up some time to concentrate on your hobbies. Not only will you save the electricity, you might just save yourself!
45. Invest in a Front Load Washer
Friday, June 19th, 2009 52 viewsFront load washers are often more expensive than traditional top loaders but they can pay for themselves with energy, water, and fewer clothes ruined. 1. They are easier on clothing. There is no agitater to snag and stretch fabric. 2. They do a better job. Much of the cleaning in a top ...
42. Use Natural Lighting
Thursday, June 18th, 2009 61 views...when you can. Avoid turning on lamps until you need them. I know it can become a habit to flip a switch when you enter certain rooms. Try being more mindful about reaching for it. Do you really need it to see? Can you accomplish your task without additional lighting?
41. Make Your Freezer More Efficient
Thursday, June 18th, 2009 61 viewsWhen you open your freezer, warm air moves to fill in the empty spaces. To make your freezer more efficient, fill any non-recyclable food and juice containers with water and use them to take up space. Be sure to leave the cold air vent open so it can freely enter ...
36. Use Hand Tools When Possible
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 63 viewsThey are quieter, save resources, and work those muscles much better than power tools. You might even get away without buying special equipment that you'll only use occasionally or only one time. And hand tools can help you to slow down and be mindful of the tasks of daily life. ...
26. Newspaper v. Online News
Thursday, June 11th, 2009 70 viewsMatthew McDermott wrote about this issue over at Treehugger after KTH Centre for Sustainable Communications analyzed the environmental impacts of each. It seems to be the basic rule of thumb that the longer you spend reading a newspaper, the more green a printed edition is. For cursory glances at the ...
22. Use a Low-Flow Showerhead
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 83 viewsSave water without sacrificing your shower. Newer models maintain strong water flow. For extra points, find a showerhead with a shut-off valve so you can shut off the flow while you soap up. I use this model (I bought mine from Gaiam although they don't seem to carry it now).
