Frugal Friday: Small changes can make an impact on energy

Small changes can have a huge impact on your savings and on the environment.

What of the following do you already do to save energy?

• Turn off the mobile phone charger when not in use.
• Turn off the microwave at the power - it uses power to run the digital display.
• Turn off computers when not in use.
• Change your computer's screen to energy saver.
• Borrow books from your library instead of purchasing them.
• Buy an energy efficient 5 star rating refrigerator when you need a new fridge.
• Change to compact fluorescent globes.
• Use heater on a low setting.
• Only operate the dishwasher when it is full.
• Take 3 minute showers instead of baths.
• Switch off lights as you leave the room.
• Use local shops instead of ones further away.

Do you have any other useful ideas to be frugal and help the environment? They seem to go hand in hand.