by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Buildings, Displayable EH Action, Energy
Outside air can leak through the cracks around your windows, doors, and other openings. Reducing these air leaks benefits your comfort and the environment by reducing the energy used to keep your home at a steady temperature. Common air-sealing techniques are...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Displayable EH Action, Energy, Minimization/mitigation
Water heating is a major energy user. As we use hot water for our showers, laundry and washing dishes, collectively, we are consuming a quarter of our residential energy worldwide. By changing to a solar water heating system you shift that energy to a clean renewable...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | At home, Displayable EH Action, Energy, Minimization/mitigation
Are you paying for energy that you are not using? Up to 20% of your electricity expenses go towards so-called Vampire Electronics. These are devices that consume electricity in standby mode, even when they are off. Some consume nearly as much energy as when they are...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Displayable EH Action, Energy, Minimization/mitigation
The world of online orders and home delivery is growing ever-present. This may not be all bad, versus driving around ourselves, if society can become extra efficient at the logistics of the entire process. A part of this is choosing the most sustainable option for...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | At home, Displayable EH Action, Energy
A pilot light is a small flame that serves as an ignition source for a more powerful burner, such as water heaters, stoves, dryers, refrigerators, fireplaces, and heaters/boilers. Even when not in use for months, a pilot light traditionally has been kept permanently...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | At home, Displayable EH Action, Energy, Office
The benefits of natural light are almost never-ending. Ever get a headache from staring at your screen for too long? Feeling sluggish? Having trouble sleeping? Burning too much carbon? Help address all of these issues with this life-improving action. Since the...
