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Five Energy Vampires in Your Home
John Platt, May 14, 2013
What's an energy vampire? It's a device that uses electricity even when you are not using it. It keeps sucking energy from the wall (not to mention your wallet), and that drain is a pain in the neck for the environment.
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Which is Greener, A Battery or An Electric Outlet?
John Platt, May 06, 2013
I take my laptop everywhere I go. I also take my power cord. Because even if I can run my laptop off its internal battery, I try not to.Why? Running my laptop off the battery or off of a wall outlet uses the same electricity, right? I mean, after all, you recharge your laptop battery through the wall, so why is it any different?
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For Longer Battery Life, Skip LTE Phones
John Platt, April 24, 2013
Evidence shows that LTE phones use a lot more energy than those employing other technologies.
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4 Ways to Make Your Refrigerator More Efficient
John Platt, March 12, 2013
As one of the most energy-intensive devices in your home, it really pays to have an efficient fridge in your kitchen. But what if you can't afford to buy a new one?
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This $10 Device Can Protect You From Vampire Power
John Platt, February 06, 2013
Cutting your electricity usage can help reduce the amount of greenhouse gases generated by your daily activities. But the devices in our lives don't make it easy to use less electricity. For example, even when your TV is "off," it's really still on, sucking energy from the wall -- what the experts call "vampire power."
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Are E-books Greener Than Paper Books?
John Platt, January 15, 2013
For people who love their Kindles, there's no other choice when it comes to reading books. But for the rest of us, is it time to make the switch to e-reading, or do paper books still hold the green advantage?
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Which Oil Companies Are Greenest?
John Platt, January 01, 2013
If you gotta buy oil or gas, you may as well make the most eco-friendly decision.
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And the Most Efficient Appliance In Your Kitchen Is...
John Platt, December 21, 2012
When it comes to your kitchen and the variety of cooking appliances you own, which is the best one to use?
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10 Tips for Winterizing Your Pipes
John Platt, October 08, 2012
With winter in full force, it's the perfect time for you to think about winterizing your pipes.
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Lights Out: Celebrate Earth Hour This Weekend
John Platt, March 29, 2012
This Saturday night, people around the world will turn off their lights for one hour to show their support in the fight against climate change.
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