Saturday, November 9, 2013

What are some effective but easy ways people can save energy?

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Answer
Monitor your electricity use by buying a Kill-A-Watt or other such monitor.

http://the-gadgeteer.com/review/kill_a_watt_electric_usage_monitor_review

'An average household uses about 4300kWh of electricity each year. This results in emissions of over 2 tonnes of CO2 per household, or ¾ tonne per person - just for domestic electricity supply. In comparison, total CO2 emissions per person in the UK are around 10 tonnes, and emissions per person in India are about 1 tonne. Luckily, it is possible to cut domestic electricity use in half with simple energy efficiency measures.
'This table shows how electricity use is divided up in an average house (excluding electric heating):

Lighting 19%
Cold Appliances 18%
Wet Appliancs 15%
Cooking 15%
Consumer Electronics 19%
ICT (computers, etc) 9%
Other 5%'
(source Centre for Alternative Technology)
http://www.cat.org.uk/information/catinfo.tmpl?command=search&db=catinfo.db&eqSKUdatarq=InfoSheet_SavingElectricity

EASY WAYS to save energy

â Don't use standby on tv or computer.
â Switch off when not in use.
â Use energy efficient lightbulbs.
â Lower you thermostat.
â Install timers.
â Heat only what is needed.
â Turn down the water heater.
â Insulate your property.
â Turn air conditioning and heating down
â Sign up to a green energy supplier.
â Dress appropriately. When itâs cold put on a jumper rather than turn up the heating, when itâs warm take it off again rather than use the air con.
â Wash full loads.
â Wash at lower temperatures.
â Dry washing outside.
â Avoid dishwashers.
â Reduce draughts.

Use rechargeable batteries..
â Donât leave (re)chargers on for longer than is needed
â Only boil the water you need.
â Buy local produce.
â Reduce reuse and recycle - in that order
â Work from home. If possible work from home, it saves time and fuel travelling.
â Eat less meat and dairy products. Modern farming methods produce large quantities of greenhouse gases.
â Shower instead of bath.
â Conserve Water The less water you use the less energy is needed to pump it to your home or office and to deal with the waste at a sewerage treatment works.

â Drive a fuel efficient vehicle, if you have more than one vehicle use the most economical one more often.
â Walk or cycle to work or when taking the kids to schools, if you have to drive consider car sharing.
â Use public transport where possible
â Take a coach or train instead of using domestic flights.
â When replacing your vehicle look at diesel and liquid petroleum gas models.
â Combine multiple journeys into one and do your weekly shopping in a single trip.
â Stagger journeys where possible to avoid rush hour traffic and hold ups.
â Avoid harsh braking, accelerate gently, drive at a steady speed.
â Keep tyres properly inflated.
â Remove bike and ski and roof racks when not in use.
â Carrying unnecessary weight wastes fuel, declutter your vehicle.
â Use the correct gear, use cruise control if your vehicle has it.
â Keep your vehicle regularly serviced.
â Turn the engine off when stopped or waiting.

Source Trevor a climatologist , who used to be Top Answerer in Global Warming.

What do I need to bring to Disney World, Orlando, Florida next spring?

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Answer
Disney Vacation
ULTIMATE PACKING LIST

Pack For Suitcase:

ï±ï Shirts ï±ï Tennis Shoes ï±ï Toothbrush ï±ï Kids Shampoo
ï±ï Shorts ï±ï Dress Shoes ï±ï Toothpaste ï±ï Kids Bath Wash
ï±ï Pants ï±ï Flip Flops ï±ï Shampoo ï±ï Kids Toothbrushes
ï±ï Underwear ï±ï Pool Shoes ï±ï Cream Rinse ï±ï Kids Combs
ï±ï Bra ï±ï Sandals ï±ï Hair Spray ï±ï Hair Bands/Clips/Bows
ï±ï Belts ï±ï Socks ï±ï Deodorant ï±ï Hair Brush
ï±ï Hats ï±ï Sweat Band ï±ï Q-Tips ï±ï Hair Gel/Mouse
ï±ï Panty Hose ï±ï Makeup ï±ï Face Wash ï±ï Face Lotion
ï±ï Pajamas ï±ï Blow Dryer ï±ï Body Spray ï±ï Body Lotion
ï±ï Suit/Evening Outfits ï±ï Shaving Cream ï±ï Make-up remover ï±ï Nail Polish
ï±ï Foot Spray ï±ï Foot Powder ï±ï Feminine Items ï±ï Cornstarch Baby Powder
ï±ï Nail Clippers ï±ï Nail File ï±ï Jewelry ï±ï Bar Soap
ï±ï Toilet Paper ï±ï Watches ï±ï Sunblock & Face Stick ï±ï Kleenex
ï±ï Perfume/Purse Spray ï±ï Razors ï±ï Tweezers ï±ï _____________________

Pack for Miscellaneous:

ï±ï Address Book ï±ï Batteries ï±ï Film (400sp at Night) ï±ï Emergency/Doctor #âs from home
ï±ï E-Mail Addresses ï±ï Cameras ï±ï Cameras Batteries ï±ï Camcorder/Charger
ï±ï Stationary ï±ï High Lighter Pens ï±ï Pen Flash Lights ï±ï Camcorder Batteries/Tapes
ï±ï Stamps ï±ï Magic Marker ï±ï Note Pad/Pens ï±ï Sharpie Markers
ï±ï Address Labels ï±ï Rubber Bands ï±ï Umbrella ï±ï Plane Tickets (make copies)
ï±ï Cash/Credit Cards ï±ï Sunscreen ï±ï Drivers License/IDâs ï±ï Travelers Checks (make copies)
ï±ï Fanny Packs ï±ï Sweat Band ï±ï Sunglasses w/Strap ï±ï Kids Sunglasses w/straps
ï±ï Sewing Kit ï±ï Insect Repellent ï±ï Chap Stick ï±ï Waterproof Watch
ï±ï Safety Pins ï±ï Earplugs ï±ï First Aid Kit ï±ï Envelops for Maid Tips
ï±ï Baby Wipes ï±ï Guide Books ï±ï Travel Information ï±ï Maps/Directions
ï±ï Blanket ï±ï Anti-Bac Gel ï±ï Plug in Night Light ï±ï Room Key Necklace
ï±ï Pillows ï±ï Nail File ï±ï Beach Bag ï±ï Disposable Camera for Kids
ï±ï Bed Toys/Animals ï±ï Camera Bag ï±ï Discount Coupons ï±ï Spill Proof Kids Cups
ï±ï Credit Cards ï±ï Disney Club Card ï±ï AAA Card ï±ï Theme Park Annual Passes
ï±ï Health Ins Card ï±ï Florida Driverâs Lic ï±ï Discount Coupons ï±ï Deck of Playing Cards
ï±ï Confirmation #âs ï±ï Hotel Phone # ï±ï Water proof Carry Case ï±ï Roll Pennies/Quarters
ï±ï Cell Phones ï±ï Music/CDâs ï±ï Work out Stuff ï±ï CD/Headphones
ï±ï Car Cell Charger ï±ï Check Book ï±ï Bandannas ï±ï Kids ID Cards
ï±ï Wall Cell Charger ï±ï Laptop Computer ï±ï Hand Held Games ï±ï Labels w/Name & Cell #
ï±ï Walkie Talkies ï±ï Cribbage Board ï±ï Yatzee Game ï±ï Kids Board Games
ï±ï Frisbees ï±ï Car Window Screens ï±ï Back Pack ï±ï Disposable Bibs
ï±ï Contacts/Glasses ï±ï _________________ ï±ï ___________________ ï±ï _____________________


Pack for Kitchen:

ï±ï Seasonings ï±ï Dish Soap ï±ï Mini Waters ï±ï Premeasured Coffee
ï±ï Paper Plates ï±ï SOS Pads ï±ï Microwave Popcorn ï±ï Laundry Soap Tablets
ï±ï Juice Boxes ï±ï Stain remover ï±ï Plastic Utensils ï±ï Dryer Sheets
ï±ï Granola Bars ï±ï Chips (Pringles) ï±ï Fruit Snacks ï±ï Small Cereal Boxes
ï±ï Peanut Butter ï±ï Cheese Its ï±ï Crackers ï±ï Tea Bags
ï±ï Instant Soup Mix ï±ï Zip Lock Baggies ï±ï Trash Bags ï±ï Powder Drink Mix Crystal Light
ï±ï Tuna Pouches ï±ï Pop Tarts ï±ï Collapsible Cooler ï±ï Brita Water Filtering Pitcher
ï±ï Straws ï±ï Coffee Creamer ï±ï 4 cup Coffee Maker ï±ï Dixie Cups
ï±ï Sugar/Equal ï±ï Corkscrew ï±ï Wine Stopper ï±ï Chips in Tube Containers
ï±ï Plastic Grocery Bag ï±ï Paper Towels ï±ï Shout Stain Wipes/Stick ï±ï Pop Up Laundry Bag
ï±ï Water Sports Bottle ï±ï Scrubber Sponge ï±ï Disposable Bibs ï±ï Plastic Pool Cups w/Top & Straw
ï±ï Electric Skillet ï±ï Toaster ï±ï Non-Stick Fry Pan ï±ï Citronella Candles(For Patio/Balc) ï±ï Portable High Chair ï±ï Room Intercom ï±ï Crackers ï±ï Travel Salt & Pepper
ï±ï _______________ ï±ï _______________ ï±ï _____________________ ï±ï ______________________


Pack for Emergency:

ï±ï Moleskin ï±ï Band-Aids ï±ï Neosporin ï±ï Aloe Vera Gel
ï±ï Foot Powder ï±ï Antacids ï±ï Kids Headache Med ï±ï Dramamine
ï±ï Health Ins Cards ï±ï Tweezers ï±ï Adult Headache Med ï±ï Tylenol PM
ï±ï Doctor Phone #âs ï±ï Prescription Meds ï±ï Sinus Medicine ï±ï Back Pain Medicine
ï±ï Eye Drops ï±ï Vitamins ï±ï Cough Drops ï±ï Sea Bands (Motion Sickness)
ï±ï Midol ï±ï Anti-Itch Gel ï±ï Bengay ï±ï Pepto Bismal
ï±ï _______________ ï±ï _______________ ï±ï _____________________ ï±ï ______________________

Pack For Car Ride:

ï±ï Pillows ï±ï Blankets ï±ï Movies ï±ï Music - CDâs
ï±ï Handheld Games ï±ï Drawing Boards ï±ï Books ï±ï Maps/Directions
ï±ï Head Phones ï±ï AAA Batteries ï±ï Flash Light ï±ï Proof of Auto Insurance
ï±ï Driverâs License ï±ï Cell Phones ï±ï Cell Phone Car Charger ï±ï Playing Cards/Travel Games
ï±ï Directions to Hotel ï±ï Sunglasses ï±ï Headache Medicine ï±ï Kids Headache Medicine
ï±ï Spill Proof Kids Cups ï±ï Paper Towels ï±ï Collapsible Cooler ï±ï Plastic Grocery Bags for Trash
ï±ï Guide Books ï±ï Itinerary ï±ï Coupons for Road Meals ï±ï Baby Wipes
ï±ï Umbrella ï±ï Snacks ï±ï Drinks ï±ï Disposable Bibs
ï±ï New Surprise Toys ï±ï Breath Mints ï±ï _____________________ ï±ï ______________________

Pack for Theme Parks:

ï±ï Autograph Book ï±ï Fat Pen - Autographs ï±ï Back Pack ï±ï Waterbottle w/Strap
ï±ï Cash/Credit Cards ï±ï Waterproof Camera ï±ï Camcorder ï±ï Glow Sticks/Necklace
ï±ï Disney Club Card ï±ï AAA Card/Offers ï±ï Extra Camcorder Battery ï±ï Stroller w/Storage Basket or Rental
ï±ï Driverâs License ï±ï Cell Phones (2) ï±ï Confirmation #âs for PS ï±ï Pennies/Quarters for Pressers
ï±ï Walkie Talkies ï±ï Moleskin ï±ï Headache Medicine ï±ï Kids Headache Medicine
ï±ï Sunblock ï±ï Sweat Band/Bandana ï±ï Swim Diapers ï±ï Plastic Trash Bags for Rain Poncho
ï±ï Guide Books ï±ï Park Maps ï±ï Disposable Camera for Kids ï±ï Chips in Tube Containers
ï±ï Umbrella ï±ï Snacks ï±ï Frozen Juice Boxes ï±ï Disposable Bibs
ï±ï Water Shoes ï±ï Fanny Packs ï±ï Frozen Water Bottles ï±ï Comfortable Walk Shoes (X- Pair)
ï±ï Hats/Visors ï±ï Room Key Necklace ï±ï Face Sunblock Stick ï±ï Kids Sunglasses w/Straps
ï±ï Camera ï±ï Lots of Film (400Sp) ï±ï Sm Flashlight ï±ï Cheap Sunglasses w/Straps
ï±ï Mister Fan ï±ï Mister Fan Batteries ï±ï Chap Stick ï±ï Theme Park Passes/Tickets
ï±ï Kids ID w/Photo ï±ï Rain Pancho ï±ï Rubber Bands/Hair Type ï±ï Dixie Cups for Sharing Drinks
ï±ï Waterproof Watch ï±ï Ziplock Baggies ï±ï Pins for Trading at WDW ï±ï Insect Repellant
ï±ï Kleenex ï±ï Anti-Bac Hand Gel ï±ï Waterproof Case ï±ï Pen Flashlight
ï±ï Tag Kids w/ID Info ï± Extra Dry Clothes ï±ï Grocery Bag - Wet Clothes ï±ï Kids Clothing Report (If get Lost)
ï±ï Autograph T-Shirt ï±ï Baby Wipes ï±ï Collapsible Cooler ï±ï ______________________

Pack for Pool/Water Parks:

ï±ï Floatation Toys ï±ï Beach Towels ï±ï Back Pack ï±ï Bathing Suits
ï±ï Cash/Credit Cards ï±ï Waterproof Camera ï±ï Camcorder ï±ï Plastic Pool Cups w/Top & Straw
ï±ï Disney Club Card ï±ï AAA Card/Offers ï±ï Extra Camcorder Battery ï±ï Stroller w/Storage Basket or Rental
ï±ï Driverâs License ï±ï Cell Phones (2) ï±ï Beach Bag ï±ï Water Toys
ï±ï Walkie Talkies ï±ï Playing Cards ï±ï Headache Medicine ï±ï Kids Headache Medicine
ï±ï Sunblock ï±ï Cribbage Board ï±ï Collapsible Cooler ï±ï Anti-Bac Hand Gel
ï±ï Books/Magazines ï±ï Park Maps ï±ï Ear Plugs ï±ï Chips in Tube Containers
ï±ï Spray Water Bottle ï±ï Snacks ï±ï Frozen Juice Boxes ï±ï Disposable Bibs
ï±ï Water Shoes ï±ï Fanny Packs ï±ï Frozen Water Bottles ï±ï Tag Kidâs w/Id Info (note in pocket)
ï±ï Hats/Visors ï±ï Room Key Necklace ï±ï Face Sunblock Stick ï±ï Kids Sunglasses w/Straps
ï±ï Camera ï±ï Goggles ï±ï Chap Stick ï±ï Cheap Sunglasses w/Straps
ï±ï Film ï±ï Ziploc Baggies ï±ï Waterproof Carry Case ï±ï Theme Park Passes/Tickets
ï±ï Kids ID w/Photo ï±ï Extra Dry Clothes ï±ï Rubber Bands/Hair Type ï±ï Dixie Cups for Sharing Drinks
ï±ï Waterproof Watch ï±ï Kleenex ï±ï Grocery Bag â Wet Clothes ï±ï Kids Clothing Report (If Get Lost)
ï±ï Baby Wipes ï±ï Swim Diapers ï±ï _____________________ ï±ï ______________________


Before You Go To Do List:

ï±ï Give neighbors your travel Information:
Your Name, Address, Telephone Number
Vacation Dates
Itinerary during trip
Vacation Phone Numbers
Cell Phone Numbers
Local Emergency Call Numbers
Information About House:
Which lights will be left on
Which Cars will be left out
Names of anyone checking/entering the house while youâre away
Alarm Information (if necessary)
ï±ï Make Arrangements for Pet Care
ï±ï Check All Doors and Windows are Locked
ï±ï Reduce Heating and A/C settings
ï±ï Secure all outdoor items
ï±ï Water Plants
ï±ï Unplug Appliances:
TV
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Microwave
Washer
Dryer
Turn off Computer
ï±ï Set Light Timers
ï±ï Stop Newspaper Delivery
ï±ï Stop Mail Delivery
ï±ï Set Alarm




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