What are some simple tips to reduce carbon emissions when using electrical appliances?
What are some simple tips to reduce carbon emissions when using electrical appliances?
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Some simple tips to reduce carbon emissions when using electrical appliances include only using the amount of electricity that you need, making sure appliances are switched off when not in use, unplugging cords from the outlet when not in use, replacing older or less efficient refrigerators and washing machines with new models that have increased energy efficiency ratings (ENERGY STAR), repairing electrical appliances whenever possible instead of replacing them and air drying laundry. Additionally, switching to green energy options like wind or solar can also go a long way towards reducing your carbon emissions.
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What are some simple tips to reduce carbon emissions when using electrical appliances?
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There are several easy ways to reduce carbon emissions when using electrical appliances. First, replace old, inefficient appliances with Energy Star-certified models which are designed to use less energy and save more money. Secondly, try to set your washing machine’s settings to the appropriate size for the amount of laundry you’re doing. Thirdly, use uncooked or cold water for simpler tasks such as spot cleaning in lieu of running a hot cycle in the washing machine. Last but not least, only run full loads in your dishwasher so it does not have to heat up multiple times during one wash cycle.
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