Winter time brings parties, holiday festivities, and many
decorations. It also brings a lot of extra energy and household waste.
With so much going on this December, it may seem impossible to stay
green, but we’ve got you covered. Here is our guide to having an
Eco-friendly holiday season.
Since the weather is getting colder, make sure your windows and doors are properly sealed. Heat are properly sealed it can prevent your heating from working extra hard, and it also saves you money.
from inside your home can escape through tiny gaps and holes. If they
If you plan on exchanging gifts, recycle your old gift wrap. Consider saving wrapping paper from past gifts you have received. Instead of using a new sheet of wrapping paper, reuse the old one. The same is true for those holiday gift bags. You can also try wrapping your gifts in newspaper, or other household items. This is an easy way to save money and produce less waste.
Try using energy-efficient LED lights
to decorate your home. They last longer than traditional bulbs, and can
save you more than 90% on energy costs. LED lights also come in a wide
array of colors and designs.
In addition to using LED lights, remember to set your lights on a timer. It is easy to forget to turn them off and leave them on all night. Set your lights up to a timer so they are on and off at a specific time. This is an easy way to keep track of how much energy you are using as well. Timers can be found at your local hardware store.
After trying out all of these ways to go green in December, maybe you’ll decide to make them a winter tradition. The Electric League of Arizona wishes you a happy holiday season!
Contact ELA Home Repairs for your installation or repair needs at 800-368-PROS (7767).
Since the weather is getting colder, make sure your windows and doors are properly sealed. Heat are properly sealed it can prevent your heating from working extra hard, and it also saves you money.
from inside your home can escape through tiny gaps and holes. If they
If you plan on exchanging gifts, recycle your old gift wrap. Consider saving wrapping paper from past gifts you have received. Instead of using a new sheet of wrapping paper, reuse the old one. The same is true for those holiday gift bags. You can also try wrapping your gifts in newspaper, or other household items. This is an easy way to save money and produce less waste.
In addition to using LED lights, remember to set your lights on a timer. It is easy to forget to turn them off and leave them on all night. Set your lights up to a timer so they are on and off at a specific time. This is an easy way to keep track of how much energy you are using as well. Timers can be found at your local hardware store.
After trying out all of these ways to go green in December, maybe you’ll decide to make them a winter tradition. The Electric League of Arizona wishes you a happy holiday season!
Contact ELA Home Repairs for your installation or repair needs at 800-368-PROS (7767).
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