Tips to be Eco Friendly
Switch your TV OFF completely when you are not watching
Leaving your TV on standby uses a small amount of power. You can save energy by switching off appliances at the power source as they use no energy.
Select the 'Home Mode' on your TV
Make sure to select the 'Home mode' rather than the 'Shop mode' when you setup your TV: Panasonic has designed 'Home Mode' specifically to suit conditions found in most households.
Alternatively, you may choose the 'Eco Mode' on the latest VIErA Plasma.
In 'Eco Mode' the TV adjusts the picture settings automatically depending on the ambient lighting conditions. The image brightness changes accordingly thus using only as much power as is actually required to generate the correct light to suit the conditions.
Other general tips
- Walk, Bike, use public transport, carpool to work, drive slower, keep your tyres inflated
One-third of all traffic is commuters. Use alternative transportation when possible. If you must drive, ensure your vehicle is properly maintained proper tyre inflation. A properly maintained vehicle is better for the environment. - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reusing packaging material saves more energy than recycling. By avoiding extra packaging, you save both energy and landfill space. Also be sure to re-use plastic bags, or better yet... refuse plastic bags when you don't need them. - Conserve water
Don't let taps run. Never water your garden or lawn during the hottest parts of the day. Place a brick in old toilets. Fit low flow shower heads in your bathrooms. Use the dishwasher only when it is full. Let grass grow longer. Plant native or drought-tolerant garden plants. - Lower your thermostat in the winter. Raise it in the summer
Wearing a sweater in the winter and short sleeves in the summer saves energy and reduces pollution - Get a Front-Loading Washing Machine,
Front load washing machines use a third less water, heat energy and detergent than standard top-loading designs - Adjust Your Water Heater to not heat the water unnecessarily
- Choose a Laptop computer rather than Desktop PC, they consume less energy
- Turn Your Computer Off at Night
- Turn off lights after you leave a room
- Check and adjust the Temperature of your Fridge and Freezer and make sure the seals are good.
- Pay Bills Online to save paper
- Print both sides of paper if possible to save paper
- Choose rechargeable batteries
- Use a Refillable Mug rather than using plastic cups