Being green starting from our home...sweet home

Unplugged the electricity
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We can do several things below to start the green act and it starts from home,,if you already know about all of these, just consider these as reminder...

• Turn It Off. Turn off lights, lamps, computers, printers, TVs, radios and any other equipment when not in use.
• Unplug It. Many electronics such as TVs, computers, cell phone chargers, electric razors, etc. still use power when they are plugged in. If you have a second refrigerator, consolidate food into one refrigerator and unplug the other.
• Use Natural Light. Whenever the lights are not needed, turn them down would be much better.
• Use a Lamp. If it is possible use the less lighting in the room without turn on too many lights.
• Use CFLs. Replace all frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), which use about 25 percent of the energy that incandescent bulbs use.
• Cover your south-facing windows with light colored shades or blinds to reduce solar heat gain.

Change into the CFLs
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• Air Condition Wisely. If the heat and humidity is too much to be handled through natural ventilation and with the use of fans, then the air conditioner should be used. Set the temperature and close all windows. Turn the A/C off or set the temperature higher when you leave the house.

• Use Fans. Since ceiling fans use only about as much electricity as a light bulb, they use about two percent of the electricity of a central air system.

• Insulate (Insulation is a material or combination of materials which retard the flow of heat. The materials can be adapted to any size, shape or surface. A variety of finishes are used to protect the insulation from mechanical and environmental damage, and to enhance appearance by Ludeman Insulatioan & Supply,Inc.). Whether it is winter or summer, insulation will protect you from wasting unnecessary amounts of energy and keep your home more comfortable.

Insulations
Source: Knauf Insulation

Insulation
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• Take Shorter Showers (i think this is the hardest part ;P). This will not only save on water but it saves on the tremendous amount of energy required to heat water or just use the cold water.
• Wash Dishes By Hand ( to those who has a dish washer). If the dishes wash them by hand. If you insist to use the washing machine, better wait until the dishes could fully load to it.  set it to the low power and low water modes, this could save water and electricity of course.
• Laundry. Do the same to our clothes, wash the clothes when only run full loads. Use cold or warm water instead of hot, which will save on energy. Hang dry your clothes as much as possible. To get that stiff feeling out, throw your clothes in the dryer for five minutes.
• Watering the Plants in the Morning. Water outdoor plants only when necessary and only during the cool part of the morning. When you water during the hottest part of the day, 90 percent of the water can be lost through evaporation.
• Keep The Grass Long. Set your lawnmower to the highest setting to keep your grass longer. Doing so keeps the soil shaded which prevents moisture from evaporating and keeps the grass healthier.

Source:Salisbury University

http://www.salisbury.edu/president/sustainabilityinitiatives/whatcanIdo.html