We’ve explored the standby power problem previously. Chargers are one common device often plugged in and left on. There are… Read more Unplug chargers – Read More
Tag: Electronics
Unplug chargers
Unplug chargers when they have finished charging. Read more
Making IT Last Longer – Read More
It might be tempting to swap that old slow device and get the latest model and we are definitely encouraged… Read more Making IT Last Longer – Read More
Making IT Last Longer
Could you keep your old mobile, computer or other electrical equipment for another year? Do you know that while smartphones… Read more Making IT Last Longer
Being Smart About Smartphones – Read More
What might make a smartphone ethical? Where might the minerals come from? How has the extractive and refining industries affected… Read more Being Smart About Smartphones – Read More
Being Smart About Smartphones
Not all smartphones are the same. Do your research and look for ethical and/or repairable models. Read more
Electronics On Standby – Read More
This sounds like a really small win. Surely electronics when they are on standby are really low users of electricity?… Read more Electronics On Standby – Read More
Electronics On Standby
Electronics on standby waste energy and cash. If you don’t need it on, then switch it off. Read more
Rechargeable Batteries – Read More
Does it make sense to buy rechargeable batteries? Don’t they cost more? Don’t they lose their charge more rapidly than… Read more Rechargeable Batteries – Read More
Rechargeable Batteries
Go through batteries? Why not consider rechargeable batteries? Some of the newer ones keep their charge really well. Read more
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