This is for the Blog Action Day on the enviroment. The idea came from ucsusa.org . There are some good practical tips for energy saving on on their site. I didn't know until quite recently how much electricity we waste just by leaving things plugged in, even when they are switched off !
So if you're not using an appliance, unplug it or use power strips with a switch.
Most of us never think about that! Good post
ReplyDeletegreat advise! the illo is awesome!
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's the little things that count -- because they all add up. Good post!
ReplyDeleteGreat electrical tips for us all. It all truly helps. Thank you for your support of Blog Action Day!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea and every bit helps. I do this now.
ReplyDeleteI can honestly call myself an energy vampire. I'm very guilty of leaving things plugged in. You've shamed me now :) It's something small but I can make an effort with it.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, they say a picture is worth a thousand words this one is worth a lot more, very creative, very clever and very emotive!
ReplyDeleteI read all your blog action Day posts and they all have some good advice and useful links, thanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post on Blog Action Day!
ReplyDeleteThe debate about leaving things plugged in rages on. I have researched it and can't really come to any conclusion. Some things seem to use virtually no power on standby, others use a surprisingly large amount.
The tip about the power strips with the on/off switch is a good one.
-Will
Gosh, this is a great illustration -- and a very fun blog.
ReplyDeleteGlad to have found you!
So by plugging in, it's still consuming power? But doesn't all the switching on and off cause greater energy to be used?
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