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as possible use of daylight. When you have the possibility to do some work in a place in your home where you don't need the lights, try working in this area.

*Turn off the lights when nobody is in the room. * Turn off the television if nobody is watching and avoid using the stand by option because you are still wasting energy.

*Turn off the computer, printer and other appliances when nobody is using them. *Use fluorescent bulbs because these lamps produce less heat and are 4 to 6 times more efficient than your regular lightening.

*Don't keep your freezer too cold and don't open it longer than necessary. *Save water by using the shower and use less hot water. A shower saves more water compared to taking a bath. It is also recommended to take shorter showers and making use of low-flow shower heads which reduces your consumption of water.

*Use your dishwasher only when he is full loaded.

*If you use your toothbrush don't let the water tap run.

3. Other steps you can take

*Start recycling. Recycling of paper, glass, cartridges, plastics and many other items can be recycled and contribute to our global warming problems. The materials are used for manufacturing new products and saves energy.

*Alternative energy. Do research to see if you can make use of alternative energy. Consider if solar energy options are possible for saving energy in your home. The costs of these investments are high but can give you a long-term benefit and reduce global warming. Solar panels and solar wind energy have proven his benefit but it depends where your home is located if it is useful to install them.

Solar panels need to be pointed directly to the sun for being powerful. If your house is located in an environment with many trees; there is a chance that you don't have enough sunlight for receiving enough solar cells.

Wind energy gained popularity during the last years but it is important to know you need an open space of 1 acre and it is recommended to ensure if it is allowed to install a wind turbine for avoiding problems with your local governments.

All of these tips are useful to reduce your impact of energy waste at home. If you look around your house, maybe you will find other useful ways because there is an endless list of energy saving possibilities in your home. New technologies provide new possibilities for a greener world and an advantage is you also save money by paying attention to these tips. Explore which ways are most useful for you and start fighting the global warming problems today.

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