weekly green tip

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Green Tip of the Week
Unplug your appliances and chargers when they are not in use

Cell phone Ipod Chargers Toaster Microwave* Hair Dryer Television* DVD/VHS Players* Computer*

Did you know?

• It is estimated that phantom appliances use an average of 1000 kWh per household annually, costing about $270 per year. This adds up to 113 billion kWh lost due to idle appliances in the U.S. each year, equivalent to the yearly output of 29 coal power plants.
• Turning off the un-used electronic devices in one average, American home would prevent over 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
  
  *Use power strips to turn off frequently used appliances.