It’s the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and while events are planned around the globe to raise awareness about what needs to be done, most of us can make the most impact by taking action right in our very own backyards. Terra Wellington, shares some simple tips.
1. Look for the Future-Friendly Label on Products
One company, Procter & Gamble, is helping you detect products with greater efficiency. It has a new Future Friendly conservation education program, which clearly marks specific products with energy, waste, and water savings. For example, something like Tide Coldwater will be marked as “Energy Saving” because washing clothes in coldwater uses 80% less energy.
2. Make Energy-Efficient Upgrades
Replacing light switches with dimmers and using sensors to control your lights are two easy ways to save energy. Lutron has something new that gives you both products in one. The Maestro Occupancy Sensor with Eco-Dim Dimmer automatically turns lights on and off based on room occupancy. It can save up to 50% energy and $30 per year over a standard light switch, and it’s available at The Home Depot
Another cost-effective upgrade to consider is a programmable thermostat, which has the potential to save you up to 33% on your heating and cooling costs. Honeywell .. has a new Prestige Programmable Thermostat with a beautiful HD display that works with your utility’s time-of-use or tier-based pricing and automatically figures out the best energy-saving combo for you.
3. Look for Ways to Conserve Water
One inexpensive upgrade that can help is a low-flow showerhead. For example, check out the Waterpik EcoRain. On average, it can save up to 6.5 gallons of water during a 13 minute shower without sacrificing a superior shower experience. Plus, it pays for itself in less than a year by saving yous money on your utility bills.
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