Save the planet: switch the lights off, unplug unused appliances...

I am forever switching lights off in rooms that people have left! I always switch the TV etc off rather than leave it on stand-by; only put as much water in the kettle as I'm going to use; put on a jumper before resorting to turning on the heating; close internal doors to hold the heat in; switch the oven off 5 minutes earlier & let things finish off in the conserved heat; shower rather than take a bath; use low energy light bulbs... it makes economical sense as well as environmental

Hi, We have the heat shut off. It is as cold as it is outside, you really don't need heat. You can use sweaters, blankets and other items you already have in your home to keep warm. We also moved into an apartment building with more apartments in it. It seems that we never have to turn on the heat because surronding tenants have the their heat on. We got an apartment that has a lot of natural light, which helps not use the light most of the day. I started a blog recently. I have posted a few items that help answer your question. In the near future I will have many more posts on this topic. Please check out my blog continiously to get more answers to your question. http://amoorasfrugallife.blogspot.com

News Flash. NASA has admitted that much of the information they gave out on Global warming was not correct. Conserving is always a good idea. We have shades on our south facing windows that we close in the summer to keep the heat out.

hello zorlone, your idea is really nice. We really need to do something to prevent global warming. Your suggestions doesn't only help save the world, and also it will save our daily cost. If you will turn off electric fans or air-conditioners when not in use, it will save us from electric charges. This is like hitting two birds with one stone. thanks take care