This blog was started many years ago.
The babies have grown up!
Enjoy reading both the archives and new thoughts for living lightly and intentionally.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
turning off computer at night
I read today that leaving on a computer overnight can waste enough energy to laser - print 800 8 1/2 x 11 pages which adds up to 2600 kWh of energy per year producing up to 1.9 tons of CO2...YIKES!
A few months back I started turning mine off at night, but I confess I leave it plugged in (it's a laptop) so it can keep the battery charged should I want to roam. Anyway, I know those plugs with large ends or the box like part in the middle eat up energy even when the appliance it not on. So, not sure what to do there...
If you're reading for the first time, it may feel a bit like you've just walked into a conversation that has been going on for awhile.
So to catch you up...
Jennifer started this blog because she was going through the process of becoming more conscious of her lifestyle choices and had decided to "go green". As she talked to her friends she quickly realized that she was not the only one interested in making changes. The blog was born. We used this as a place to discuss things we've tried and to support each other in the journey.
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A few months back I started turning mine off at night, but I confess I leave it plugged in (it's a laptop) so it can keep the battery charged should I want to roam. Anyway, I know those plugs with large ends or the box like part in the middle eat up energy even when the appliance it not on. So, not sure what to do there...
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