Jun 28th, 2007
First Steps in Becoming Green
I decided to go ahead and take the first step toward being a green parent. I was all excited to go around the house and unplug all the necessary electronics that we don’t use very often and plug them in to power strips. I started my journey around the house, ready to unplug and make a list of how many power strips I needed. 15 minutes later, my list was empty and I had unplugged a grand total of 3 items . . . all 3 of them in the spare bedroom. The TV, the alarm clock, and the electric blanket. Apparently, we’re pretty green already as far as that is concerned! The kids each have one alarm clock plugged in in their rooms. All the gazillion things hooked up to our computer are already on a power strip that is turned off. The TV, VCR, DVD player, Receiver in the family room are all on a power strip, which is turned off. The Receiver, speakers, iPod connection thingy upstairs are all on a power strip, that is turned off.
So, that was the easiest green move I’ve had to make! Next up, light bulbs. Counting all those babies will leave me quite a list!
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