Do not leave the refrigerator open, it takes 8 seconds to disperse all the cold air (wasting energy and money)

To provide a series of useful tricks to the Planet and to the wallet is Aeneas with a decalogue to always keep at hand

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Don't leave the refrigerator door open waiting to decide what to eat or drink. It takes 8 seconds to disperse all the cold air inside. To reduce waste, we start with gestures like this, small things we should do every day to reduce our footprint on the planet. Today is World Energy Day, one more reason to take some precautions, even during our purchases.

Today, more than ever, action must be taken to safeguard the Earth, avoid wasting resources and reduce polluting emissions. Not only are great gestures needed but in our small way we can do a lot and also save money.

To provide a series of useful tricks to the Planet and to the wallet is Aeneas with a decalogue to always keep at hand.

Index

Always turn off the lights when you leave a room 

We only turn on the lights when necessary. During the day, we try to take advantage of the free light offered by the sun. And if we have to choose the bulbs we opt for those that guarantee greater efficiency, such as LEDs.

Do not leave the refrigerator door open

Do we open the fridge and observe it to understand what to drink or eat? Wrong! In just 8 seconds, all the cold air inside is dispersed. Let's make this a quick gesture.

Do not open the windows unnecessarily

About 25% of all the energy used in cities is consumed inside the houses and precisely for the air conditioning of the rooms. For this reason, it is good to open the windows to air the rooms but in the colder months it is better to close them and wear an extra shirt.

Reduce the time it takes to shower

Stop the long showers, which waste water and energy. We turn off the water while we soap and use it only to rinse quickly.

Walk up and down the stairs instead of taking the elevator

We will help reduce energy consumption and our body will thank us. Taking the stairs in fact trains the muscles, helps the cardiovascular system and respiratory functions. And you burn additional calories, which is good.

Avoid printing a document that is still in progress multiple times

If we have to print a document still in "draft", we choose the options "economy", "draft", or "draft".

Activate the "energy saving" functions and deactivate the "screensaver"

The energy saving functions are very important for the purpose of reducing consumption even from our electronic devices, from smart TVs to notebooks.

Turn on only the appliance you need and turn it off by unplugging it from the electrical outlet

Even if they keep you company, when you study or work you don't need to have your computer, stereo and television on. If you keep them off you will use less energy and will be more focused.

Pay attention to the energy class of the products and the certifications

The presence of certifications such as "energystar" and "ecolabel" are a guarantee of quality, low consumption and respect for the environment.

Use your bike and take a healthy walk when you can

To go to work, school or run errands whenever possible, it is best to use the bike or walk.

Sources of reference: Aeneas

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