Here’s an easy way to reduce the amount of hydro your household appliances waste (an "eco-tip" from Treehugger.com): Eliminating Phantom Loads.
"Any appliance that has a phantom load–usually an ‘instant on’ capability like TVs and VCRs–should be plugged into a power strip with an on/off switch. When you finish using it, turn off the power strip instead of the device and you eliminate the phantom load."
TV, computer, stereo, computer, DVD player, computer….
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