The attached article has many tips on how to use your larger home appliances more efficiently. According to the article, 20% of the average household energy use is by appliances that pump and heat water, such as hot water heaters and dishwashers. In addition to purchasing energy-efficient appliances when it’s time to replace the old ones, you can save a lot of energy and water by how you use appliances. The article should not have a paywall, but here are a few highlights in case you can’t access it.
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I have seen several estimates of the amount of food that is wasted in the US and around the world. All the numbers are shockingly high, ranging from 30% to 40%. The food waste occurs in all portions of the supply chain as well as in homes. As the attached National Public Radio article points out, wasting food also wastes all of the resources used to produce, package, and transport the food. In addition, food waste in landfills produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, as it decomposes. The attached article provides some ideas on reducing food waste at home. Here are some additional ideas not mentioned in the article.
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