It is a habit that is as common as it is wrong: almost all of us leave our chargers constantly plugged into the electrical outlet.
We must not only think about cell phone chargers, but also those of tablets, laptops or electric toothbrushes.
3. Computers
You shouldn’t rely too much on computers’ standby mode: turning them off can make a huge difference.
Computers consume a lot of energy even in sleep mode, and tend to last less if you leave them on all the time.
4. Television
Its flashing lights are now part of our home, so much so that we no longer notice them, yet they consume energy.
A television screen can consume energy even when turned off, and for this reason it is a good idea to turn it off at night.
5. Refrigerator
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