Recently, carbon dioxide levels reached 400 parts per million and during the 800 000 years prior to the industrial revolution, CO2 levels never exceeded 300 parts per million. So this is an important wakeup call for everyone as the higher the carbon dioxide levels are, the greater impact climate change will have including increased temperatures and rising sea levels.
We should all be making an effort to reduce our energy consumption at home as every little bit counts. The tips are very simple and cost very little to do, here they are:
1. Next time you are shopping for an appliance, always look for the energy use rating. The more stars, the less energy used, like the one below.
<Image from: http://energyrating.com.au/rf5.html>
2. Always unplug any appliances after you have used them, including the TV, washing machine, microwave (75% of the power used at home is when appliances are turned off)
3. Change all your lightbulbs to fluroescent or LED bulbs which cost more initially but will use 75% less energy and last 10 times longer than regular lightbulbs.
<Image from: http://planetforward.ca/blog/ikea-ban-the-sale-of-incandescent-light-bulbs-a-bright-idea/>
4. Approximately 50% of energy is used to cool or heat the home, so it is important to have efficient insulation in the walls to avoid using a heater or air conditioner.
5. When doing a load of washing only used cold water not hot water, then hang your clothing outside to dry rather than use a clothes dryer.
As well as improving the environment by reducing any harmful emissions, this will also reduce costs of you energy bills.
Until next time,
Keep loving the green life
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