eco-strata

Many of the electronic devices that we have at home — from DVD players, TVs, video games, modems, printers and scanners — use electricity when they are in standby mode, or even turned off. If your appliance has a clock, then it’s constantly drawing power. Power adapters — those black boxes at the end of the power cord used to recharge your cell phone, for example — also draw energy when they are plugged in regardless of whether they’re connected to a device. Also, cordless telephones and other cordless items such as toothbrushes and tools don’t require constant charging in order to function. An easy way to ensure that no electricity is consumed by these devices is to plug all electronic equipment into a power bar that can be shut off with the flick of a switch and can be placed within easy reach. This may not work for programmable devices such as entertainment systems, but is perfect for those appliances you only need plugged in when you use them.