Can Energy Saving Products Save the World?
Nowadays, we are so used to having electricity that an hour long brownout would actually leave us whining. However, we also know the consequences if all our resources run out (and would leave us whining for all eternity), but the question is, are we doing something to avoid that day from coming?
No? Shame. But hey, some people are actually making a difference by using energy saving products. Maybe you are a skeptic and you are rolling your eyes thinking “really, tell me about it”. In all honesty, energy saving devices can’t save the world on their own, but if we make the effort to do the following we might just have a shot.
1. Cooperate
First things first, energy saving devices can’t conserve energy consumption on their own; they need your cooperation. To put it simply, they are just mere instruments for you to cut your consumption. It just “senses” when a particular device is switched on for so long without any activity and when it senses that you are not doing anything about it, it will alert you and give you information about how much you can actually save when you turn it off.
So the actual turning off/unplugging of your appliances is what does the energy saving. In turn, that mere act can save you 10 to 25% of your overall monthly consumption. Thanks to energy saving devices – your cooperation, rather!
2. Get all Green
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying you should replace all your gadgets to “green” ones. But if you really want to maximize your energy consumption and be the green hero everyone looks up to, then next time you go appliance shopping look for the energy efficient options.
Most energy efficient appliances are now smart enough to turn off and lower their energy consumption by themselves. So that’s a lesser hassle for the green hero, huh?
3. Tell others to do the same
Well, what’s the use of conserving your energy use when everybody is wasting it? It’s not that your efforts are forgotten and have gone to waste, but through collective efforts, a bigger impact is seen. Thus, don’t be a green hero that’s flying solo, encourage everyone to do the same!
4. Wait for it
Not everything you have done so far will immediately result in magic for the entire world. Like all things, it takes time for us to see results for our efforts. Don’t stop going green just because you aren’t seeing any significant results right after you turned off the lights for an hour. Just remember that nothing good comes out of rushing, only mediocrity.
5. Don’t be complacent
Just because you bought a new fancy “green” device and you’ve done your dues to save the world does not mean you can abuse it. It would be a waste if all of the efforts you’ve made vanished just because you thought you had done enough. Saving the world against the depletion of environmental resources is a never ending fight that includes all of us.
If we really want to see a difference then we have to convince the entire world to do it with us. We can never know the significance of our individual actions, but we can act as if our actions are significant. This will create only good on earth. Besides, what’s our alternative?
Author Bio
Gel Maine Lofranco works alongside Efergy.com as a Content Writer who is responsible for creative writing and social media sharing. During her free time, she loves to travel, read novels and listen to her favourite pop and jazz music. She is also an advocate for a green and healthier living.
