I read this in the news this morning. 5% of all consumed energy is this "wasted energy" from products that go into standby mode. I knew about my computer peripherals, but toothbrushes, tvs, electric shavers, and cell phone chargers?? Looks like I need to do some unplugging!
You can avoid adding to the problem with some simple tips:
-Unplug any devices you can when not in use. If you're done charging your phone, don't simply disconnect the phone, but unplug the charger completely. The same goes for laptops, electric razors and toothbrushes. When you're done watching TV, unplug the set from the wall.
-Utilize power strips. Plug your home entertainment system, as well as your computer, monitor and other peripherals into power strips or surge protectors so that you can easily shut off the whole set up when you're done. You can try "Smart" power strips, which shut off automatically if a device isn't on for a certain period of time, as well as shut off, say, all your peripherals if you turn off your computer. (That said, make sure to keep your cable box plugged in to a separate, always-on power strip, since the cable box often de-authorizes itself if left unplugged for too long.)
-Look for the Energy Star logo. The government backed program rates electronics on energy efficiency. Looking for electronics with the highest Energy Star rating possible will guarantee you waste as little electricity as possible.
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That's good info and something that can be easily incorprated into our lives. I'll try to do it.
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