In addition to our interest in recycling old cell phones to redistribute to the community, we like finding other ways to preserve our resources, for example by using power strips.  On average, using a power strip for TVs and stereos  can save the energy equivalent of a 100-watt light bulb that is always on.  This small change can help to preserve valuable resources, as well as save consumers money.

A typical 150-watt computer consumes approximately 876 kilowatt hours per year, totally about $87.60 per year before taxes and fees!  Using a power strip for large appliances, such as computers, washers, dryers, and refrigerators can drastically reduce energy costs.  Even devices that are in “standby” mode, such as computers, still consume energy if plugged-in.  One way to reduce this type of wasted energy is to utilize a power strip, which could cut energy costs by up to $10 per month.  This simple solution helps to preserve valuable resources, as well as safe money.