by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Displayable EH Action
Your refrigerator and freezer are likely among the highest energy consumption appliances in your home, especially if they are old! However, you can help them run more efficiently by setting an optimal temperature and using them wisely. In most refrigerators and...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | At home, Displayable EH Action, Minimization/mitigation, Office
How much water do you flush down the toilet each year? That depends on the toilet, but on average, each of us flushes four or five times per day, which is over a thousand times a year. Traditional toilets use roughly 13 liters per flush, so that adds up to over 20,000...
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, Minimization/mitigation
We usually consider wrapping paper to be recyclable, but did you know that is often not the case? Wrapping paper can only be recycled if it is not laminated, has no metallic pieces, and has no tape, ribbons, or bows. One way to figure out if your wrapping paper is...
