Nov 30
Here are a few ways I have changed in how I am doing things this fall. Try some yourself.
- I only run the dish washer once a week if possible
- Only have lights on if I’m in the room and need them
- Use re-usable bags when grocery shopping now
- Never keep things plugged in
- Started working from home 1-2 times a week to save on gas
- So far have only had my heat on for 1 day (probably easier for me since I live in a condo building!)
- Started using eco-friendly dish detergent
- Make all regular check-ups so my car is in its best condition to drive (tires, oil, etc.)
- Have cut my hydro bill by about 30%
- Use brita instead of bottled water
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“I only run the dish washer once a week if possible”
You aren’t substituting hand washing, are you? Because dishwashers use less hot water than hand washing, and generally are accepted to use less energy in total than hand washing.
Hi Charles! Good point – and no, I am not substituting with hand washing. This one is probably much harder to do with a full family to feed!