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5 MORE Energy-Saving Tips You Haven't Heard

Fri, 03/04/2016 - 17:12

Think you know all the tricks to keep energy use low? We’ve got five more lesser-known tips for you energy-saving savants out there. Remember, every little bit helps! Read the first five here.

  • Mother and daughter load a dishwasher.

    1. Scrape Dirty Dishes

    Pre-rinsing dishes before putting them in the dishwasher wastes water. Instead, just scrape excess food directly into the trash (or compost), achieving the same result, without using extra water or energy!

    Learn more here.

  • A vacant living room with all the lights turned off.
  • Water heater in a garage.
  • A multi-function device.

    4. Choose a Multi-Function Device (MFD)

    A multi-function device combines print, fax, and copy capabilities. By having one piece of office equipment instead of three, your energy usage will decrease significantly – plus, you’ll also save office space! The product lifetime of an MFD is longer too. That’s a win-win-win!


     

  • A man pushing a non-motorized lawn motor.

    5. Use Non-Motorized Tools

    Save energy by using non-motorized tools for small jobs in your yard. There are hand tools available that will meet a wide variety of lawn and garden needs, like lightweight, quiet, easy-to-use reel push-mowers that generate ZERO emissions.

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