Energy Saving Tips & Tricks

Grade 6

Grade six would like to share some information about ways to save energy. We came up with a some  different ways to save energy. The first way is to unplug your chargers from outlets when fully charged because it is using phantom energy. Phantom energy is when you keep something plugged into an outlet. Even if your electronics are not charging, just being in the wall uses energy. Another very important way to save energy is by using your appliances after 7 o’clock. That will not only save energy but also save money. Many people think that using lights when you are not in the room is not wasting energy but it certainly is. Instead of using your light, use natural light. Also, turn off the lights when nobody is in the room to save energy. If you can either bike or walk use that an advantage. Using your car uses lots of  energy. If it’s not a walking distance that you are able to bike then try and catch a bus. When a lot of people are on a bus then it does not take up as much energy as all of those people in cars. It wastes the same amount of energy than using a car but for much more people. When you have free time do not just go on your devices, go and play outside because it is a lot better for the environment and for your you. If you do not follow these ways to save energy then you are harming the environment. If you follow some of these rules then you are still helping. If you follow all of these rules then you can help change the world!

Grade 7

After brainstorming different ways to save energy, we came up with 10 ways to save energy, here is a list:

1. Turn off the lights in a room and use natural light, or turn off the lights after leaving a room.
2. Do not keep the tap on as you brush your teeth.
3. Recycle things that need to be recycled.
4. Unplug or turn off things when your done using them, like chargers.
5. Take the bus, ride a bike, or carpool.
6. Go outside instead of being inside using devices.
7. Instead of drying clothes in a dryer, leave it outside or put it on a drying rack.
8. Take shorter showers.
9. Use cars instead of airplanes when traveling if possible.
10. Use LED lights instead of fluorescent lights.

Grade 8

Today we’re going to be looking at ways you can save energy, the environment and money! Most people don’t even realize how much excess energy they use on a daily basis.

One of the most common energy wasters is phantom energy. Most people don’t even realize how catastrophic phantom energy can be to your bill and the environment. Phantom energy occurs when your devices are plugged in and not in use or fully charged. Phantom energy on average is can be about 5% of your entire bill. Think about how much energy and money you could be saving. A few examples of where you can prevent phantom energy are unplugging your phone charger while not in use, unplugging your toaster or your Xbox/PS4/PC can fairly easily

Another way to save energy is by taking public transportation. The number one reason why people take public transportation is that it costs a lot less. That is definitely a plus but there are so many other advantages. For example, it helps deplete the amount of cars on the road every day. Also you are helping the environment which at this rate won’t be here for much longer. All those cars create tons of carbon emissions which destroy the ozone layer and our environment. In lots of mega cities like London or New York where traffic is horrible, taking public transportation can even be faster than a taxi or car.

In school you kids out there can start saving energy too. Minor things like turning off the lights when you leave a room or packing no trace lunches can have a huge impact on the environment. Turning off the lights when you leave a room can save a ton of energy. If you are concerned about the absurd amount of trash produced by the earth every day then you can do your part too. By packing no trace lunches you can save the environment. It’s not even that difficult; Just put your snacks into reusable containers instead of ziploc bags.

You can save energy right now!