USEFUL TIPS

Save the planet, save money.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some useful tips for your daily life.

  • For Your Car
  • For Your House
  • For Your Work

 

Keep your engine in good condition. A tune-up can save you up to 15% in gas consumption.

 

Keep your air filter clean. Clogged filters can increase gas consumption by 25%.

 

Make sure your tires have the correct air pressure. This can save you 5 to 15% in gasoline.

 

Make sure the drive train is well aligned. This prolongs the tire’s lifespan and reduces gasoline consumption.

 

Make sure the breaks are correctly adjusted.

 

 

 

Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher's drying cycle.

 

Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use.

 

Plug home electronics into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use.

 

Take short showers instead of baths.

 

Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.

 

Switch from the regular household incandescent light bulbs to the more energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL).

 

Buy appliances with the Energy Star label.

 

Turn off the lights when you are not using the area.

 

Clean the air conditioner air filters and adjust the thermostat to no less than 74 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

 

 

Turn off the lights when you are not in the office.

 

Always turn off the computer when you leave.

 

If the people attending a meeting are far apart, organize a telephone conference.

 

Read e-mails messages on your computer, instead of printing them.