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12 Household Appliances You Should Unplug to Save Money
Traveling sustainably starts even before you step out through your front door and onto that airplane. All those electronics you have at home are sucking up power even when you’re not using them – standby mode does not mean the device is actually off. So if you’re going to be away from home for more than a couple of days, go ahead and unplug everything you can. Televisions, DVD players, stereos and computers are some of the biggest power drains, but don’t forget smaller appliances too.
Not only does this helpful list outline the typical “energy vampires” that slowly sap electricity while being plugged in, it also provides suggestions for becoming more energy efficient in general.
And even if you don’t fashion yourself as any sort of “treehugger” type, by becoming more intentional with how you use electricity, you’re going to use less of it, which means you’ll Save Money on your electricity bills. It’s a win-win for everyone involved.
Ultimately, we’re not getting rid of electronics any time soon, so it’s important to think of ways that we can use energy for effectively and conscientiously for the good of the planet.
