Vegetarian Times offers 10 great tips to best steward your homes’ most beloved appliance. “According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, the average American
fridge uses around 1,383 kilowatt hours a year, which is 14 percent of
your household’s electrical needs and about $90 a year. But there are
simple steps you can take to lighten your refrigerator’s impact on your
wallet—and the environment. More importantly, many of these
changes—some large and some small—can cut down on the chemicals and
bacteria lingering in your fridge, which is healthier for everyone in
the house.”
1. DITCH THE PLASTIC
2. UPGRADE (AND DOWNSIZE)
3. FORGET ICE AND WATER DISPENSERS
4. FILL ’ER UP
5. MIND THE (EXPIRATION) DATE
6. KEEP IT CLEAN … NATURALLY
7. VACUUM THE COILS
8. CHECK THE SEALS
9. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
10. TAKE YOUR TEMPERATURE
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