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Use public transport to get to work

Posted By: The crazyy Colombian
Posted On: April 28, 2010

(This idea was originally written as part of the article "How to reduce your carbon footprint" at Reflections of a crazy Colombian. To read the full article, visit http://tinyurl.com/howto-rcf)

There are 2 ways in which you can help the environment when it comes to energy efficient appliances: the cheaper way and the more expensive way.

The more expensive way is to identify your ‘worst offenders’ at home, and immediately replace them with appliances that are at the top of the energy efficiency scale. Make sure you do your research before you hit the footpath and heading to the shops. There is a collection of links at the end of this article suggesting where to go to research appliances and get an idea of their energy efficiency.

The less expensive way is to do the same but only when an appliance breaks down and requires replacing. Don’t be fooled by thinking that you will spend more money with energy efficient goods: In the long run, they will save you a bucket of cash from the lower electricity bill, even if they require a slightly higher cash outlay.