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At the Store Facts
Buying Appliances
Appliances account for about 20% of your household's energy consumption
with refrigerators, clothes washers, and clothes dryers at the top of the
consumption list. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
ENERGY STAR products typically use about 20-40%
less energy than other new models. California Energy Commission Consumer Energy Center
Standing pilot gas burners may double the annual energy consumption of your stove and should be avoided. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Wash and rinse temperatures have a dramatic impact on overall energy use—a hot water wash with warm rinse costs 5 to 10 times more than a cold wash and rinse. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
The average plasma TV uses more energy per year than a modern refrigerator. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Buying Groceries
Packaging now accounts for 1/3 of all household waste. New American Dream
Organic
farming generally uses less energy than non organic farming to produce the same
amount: 29% less energy for wheat, 38% less for milk, and 35% less for beef. Soil Association
The average meal in the United States travels 1,200 miles from the farm to your plate. Buying locally will save fuel and keep money in your community. Climate Crisis
Buying Goods
Recycled paper products take less 70 to 90% less energy to produce and
prevents the loss of forests worldwide. Global Warming Facts
According to the EPA, over 380 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps are
consumed in the U.S. each year, costing retailers an estimated $4 billion. New American Dream
