Eco Checklist: Buy a Smart Power Strip
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Belkin’s Conserve eight-outlet surge protector with remote control allows you to completely shut off power—even standby power—to TVs or computer monitors. The result: less energy consumption and lower electricity bills. There are two “always-on” outlets for devices that need to retain power ($50; belkin.com).
Eco Checklist:
15 Easy Ways to Live Better
- 1: Opt for Compostable Plates
- 2: Clean Up with Green Products
- 3: Upcycle Your Stained Clothes
- 4: Drink Water from a Reusable Bottle
- 5: Bring Your Own Grocery Bags
- 6: Set a Stylish Green Table
- 7: Buy the Purest Spirits
- 8: Fill Up Your Freezer
- 9: Stock a Green Fridge
- 10: Use Less Energy for Cooking
- 11: Buy a Smart Power Strip
- 12: Trust Your Dishwasher
- 13: Make Eco-Conscious Kitchen-Design Choices
- 14: Take a Green Vacation
- 15: Wash Clothes in Warm Water