Make sure you unplug your phone chargers at night

Honestly, I didn’t know that phone chargers took that much juice. Since I was on a go green kick last month, I learned that even when your phone is not connected to the charger, electricity is still flowing, and running up your electricity bill.

If you want to know how much energy each appliance in your place draws, GE has come up with an interactive chart that will show you. It tracks 53 devices; you can choose to see how much power does each appliance consume in watts or kilowatthours; alternatively, you can see how much does each appliance cost to use in dollars, and how much it consumes converted to gallons of gas.

If I were you, I’d check it out, and start thinking twice about leaving your computer on over night.

Do you have any energy saving tips?

Stop Idling

This going green tip can be used in everyday life, and in the conservation of energy.

Everyday Life: The more you remain ‘idle’ or hesitant on issues, you’re more likely to talk yourself out of it and possible regret it later. I’ve learned that I tend to over-think things that require little or no thought. Your first instinct is usually the best. Usually now, not every time. Don’t act on impulse with every little thing, rational thought does need to come into play. Just don’t dwell.

Conservation of Energy: When in your car, try not to stay idle for too long. Every moment you spend idling your car wastes precious gas. (Which is not cheap by any means). Idling for more than ten seconds wastes more gas than it takes to start up your car.

Keeping these tips in mind can make for a greener you. Do you have anything that you would like to add? Leave it in the comments below.

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Saving the World Isn’t Just For Men/Women in Capes Anymore!

Now, don’t go out and stock up on spandex, capes, and jumbo sized letters to put on your chest. You can save the world in a much less embarrassing way. How, you ask? Go green!

Don’t you remember when your mom used to instill in your head ‘turn off the lights when you leave a room’? Well, the age old adage will help you save the world (and money on your electric bill!). Click here for 10 helpful tips on how you can be more green!

 What creative things do you do to try and save energy?