Green Appliances
Appliances used around the home vary considerably in the amount of energy they require to operate. Naturally the more energy that is required by an appliance increases the demand for energy production and results in more carbon being released to the atmosphere as a consequence of this energy production. As consumers becoming more environmentally aware there is a demand for appliances to become more energy efficient. Manufacturers are responding to this by designing and selling energy efficient appliances. All white good appliances sold in the UK have to carry an energy efficiency rating. Some manufacturers also get certification from authorities such as the Carbon Trust which has a certification system which only the most energy efficient appliances will be awarded.
The way in which appliances are used is also very important. For example it is better to do one big wash rather than two smaller one. Taking advantage in other areas of technology can also be beneficial when it comes to using appliances. Detergent technology has developed so far that it is now possible to use cold water for in your washing machine appliance without foregoing the quality of the wash.
Green appliances use less energy to operate. The more green appliances you have in your home the more money you will save in the long term by saving on energy costs when compared to traditional non energy efficient models. Changing over to green appliances is a fantastic way of individuals have a direct contribution to reducing the amount of Carbon Dioxide being released into the environmen. Here is a list of everyday household appliances which you may like to consider making greener:-
Dishwashers are power hungry beasts by the nature of what they do. Energy efficient models use up to 40 percent electricity.
Washing machines & dryers
As with dishwashers, washing nachines and dryers use a lot of energy so look for green energy efficient alternatives. Always try and get an A rated appliance. It is not just the amount of power used by washing machines which is a consideration. In this time of extreme weather conditions (flooding and droughts) water is going to becoming and will continue to become a valued resource which needs to be preserved. Some environmentally friendly washing machines use less water. This is not only environmentally sound but will save you money.
Advances in onven technology have resulted in most manufacturers bringing out ranges of eco and green ovens. Many of these new models are saving upto 30 % more energy than older versions.
Television and hi-fi equipment
Many of the larger manufacturers are investing in new green technology which uses less energy to power your television and stereo equipment. Sony for example have developed a new range of eco televisions called the “Bravia Range” which includes sensor and light technology to save energy when not in use and micro-tubular Hot Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (HCFL) backlights to reduce the amount of energy required to run the televisions by 50 percent when compared to similar models not in the Bravia Range.
