Reducing my carbon footprint

By Matt Esperti

Cold showers

• Taking a cold shower uses less energy which in the end uses less fossil fuels.

• Cold showers are better for your skin the don’t dry up your skin like a warm shower does.

Turning the lights off

• Use fluorescent lights to save energy

• Fluorescent lights last longer and use less energy

• Turning off lights can cool down rooms case some light bulbs release heat

• Energy would be saved on not using your air conditioner and not consuming energy for lights.

Unplugging phone chargers

• Phone chargers and other appliances keep taking energy even when not in use.

• Unplugging these devices will cut down on electrical cost and usage.

Turning off your tv

• TVs draw a lot of power so to save on your bills turn them off when not in use or use a timer so it will eventually turn off.

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