Green Lifestyle

In this section of our site you will find information and tips to living a greener lifestyle. Everyone can pitch in and make a few minor adjustments to lessen our personal impact on the environment without making drastic daily changes. More tips to come soon.

If every American turned off appliances not in use it would save over 10 billion in energy costs per year. I switched off my power strip to my home entertainment system, which consumed a little bit of power on a daily basis while not in use. This small amount of electricity powering the little red lights and on my DVD player, TV, and other devices drawing idle current adds up. Over time this small amount contributes to my overall carbon footprint and a substantial amount of wasted energy. It has been stated that if every American turned off the power strip to the home entertainment center and appliances not in use it we would save over 10 billion dollars in energy per year. Help reduce idle current and unplug appliances not in use or turn off the power strips. If you are looking for another way to save idle current without the hassle of turning things on and off continuously, try The Smart Strip at smartstrip.net or The Watt Stopper at thewattstopper.com