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THE DIRT
A study conducted by the University of NSW suggests that standby power (when appliances are left on standby) accounts for up to 11.6% of Australia’s household electricity consumption, which is the equivalent to more than 1,000,000 cars on the road
-This costs the average Australian household about $100 per year in wasted energy consumption.
-For each dollar spent on energy efficient appliances, two dollars are saved in generation, transmission and distribution costs.
Energy Efficient Temperatures
- Each degree of increase in the temperature of an air conditioner (in summer) can reduce household cooling costs by up to 10%
- It is recommended that the following appliances are used between particular temperature ranges for maximum efficiency:
Hot water storage tank 60 degrees C
Hot water from tap 50 degreesC
Summer cooling 24 to 26 degrees C
Winter heating 19 to 21 degreesC
Fridge 3 to 5 degreesC
Freezer -18 to -15 degrees C
Black is the new Green
- Did you know that it takes 25% more energy to display the colour white compared to the colour black on a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) computer monitor?
-To reduce your use of the colour white, you can use the search engine Blackle (www.blackle.com) instead of Google
Eco Gadgets for big boys and girls
- Imagine this, you are out and about for the day, your mobile battery is almost dead, with no hope of recharging it; enter hand powered mobile recharger and torch! It is small enough to fit in your manbag or handbag, just wind it up and you are back on the network!
- There are loads of new eco gadgets that make life easier for the individual and the planet - so see below for our favourites!
G SPOT
Tony is Gadget Man so he adores green gadgets that allow him to indulge his love of innovative design while still maintaining some eco street cred!
COME CLEAN
Become a Green gadget man or woman with these unique and useful gadget and appliance ideas.........
There is an eco alternative for almost all types of gadgets & appliances. From wind up torches that never need new batteries or globes to solar phone chargers, there is an eco gadget for everyone. Todae are Australia’s leading eco gadget retailer. Check out www.todae.com.au to see all the latest eco gadgets online.
Ecopia the friendly eco shop has affordable gifts and gadgets from handy dynamo torches to powerful solar kits for the caravan. Their secure online payment and fast delivery service ensures your satisfaction while doing your bit for the environment. Call John on 893048896 or mail@ecopia.com.au if you have any questions.
The Planet Ark Store has great advice and products to help reduce your energy consumption. Light globes that save up to 80% energy, hand-powered washing machines, solar powered lights and radios, portable solar ovens, energy and water efficient shower heads and heaps more! You can find some really incredible products tucked away in their Fremantle store at 37 Cantonment St, Fremantle WA , phone (08) 9430 5054 .
Cook effeciently.............
Save energy with Saladmaster nutrition Systems advanced 316L stainless steel, semi-vacuum, low energy cooking. These pans are designed to outlive their owner (reducing embodied energy use) and reduce working energy use by 70% or more. This cookware also offers a myriad of health benefits. Visit the CooksmartAustralia website for more details.
Also remember to;
* Turn appliances off at the wall - if you see a red light, it is still on standby, wasting both money and power.
* Opt for appliances that have a good energy star rating
References
http://www.eco-switch.com.au/
http://www.ecovoice.com.au/evonline/evo-26/energysaving-evo26.html
http://beatthepeak.com.au/content/facts.html
http://www.greenlivingtips.com/articles/90/1/Monitor-colors-and-electricity.html
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