GO GREEN WITHOUT EVEN NOTICING

1.USE A LOW-FLOW SHOWERHEAD

Gone are the days when low-flow meant subpar in terms of showering. To give consumers more control, these devices now offer options for different GPM(gallons per minute) rates during a shower. The result: Users can adjust to a low rate for lathering and a higher rate for rinsing. 

2.DON’T PREHEAT YOUR OVEN

Did you know that unless you are cooking temperamental things— such as bread or other baked goods—there is no need to warm up your oven? The next time you make dinner (be that meat or lasagna), don’t turn on your oven until you put in the food. Also, never preheat for things that will cook for more than an hour—the oven will reach the desired temperature as the food cooks.

3.CLEAN YOUR LINT FILTER

A full lint filter makes your dryer work harder and produce more heat. Clean your filter after each load to help decrease your energy usage and speed up your drying time.

4.UNPLUG AN APPLIANCE 

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 75 percent of all electricity used to power electronics is consumed by devices that are turned off. Skip the annoyance of disconnecting electronics with internal clocks, and unplug just a few items to save considerable energy.

5.WASH CLOTHES IN COLD WATER

Clean clothes in cold water to save big on your next bill. Even switching the water setting from hot to warm can cut a load’s energy use in half.