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From the WDCES President, May 2008
The WDCES would like to dedicate this issue of our column to Earth Day 2008which took place on April 22.I ask that we consider every day as “Earth Day” especially in light of the Social Principles of the UMC in which we are called, as Christians and United Methodists, to honor, respect, and care for the earth and all that is within it.
As we do this I ask that we consider our homes, our workplace and our churches all part of the environment in which we live.
In this environment all of us use energy and I believe we are called to use it wisely.The following are some “Tips for Energy Efficiency”from the National Resource Defense CouncilI would like to share:
1. Power Down:. Take advantage of the sleep mode and power down mode options on your computers and game consoles. Buy a $10 power strip to turn off multiple devices at once—like your TV, VCR/DVD, stereos system, devices with a digital display—and you could see a savings of $100.
2. Make the sun work for you:In the winter, when your heat is on, leave shades and blinds open on sunny days, so your heating system doesn’t have to work as hard.In the summer, close shades and blinds when the air conditioner is in use to keep rooms cool.
3. Turn out the lights: It sounds simple, but it really works—flick off the switch when you leave a room to save energy.
4. Do dishes right: Wash only full loads in your dishwasher, and use short cycles for all but the dirtiest dishes.
5. Be lint free: Clean the lint out of your dryer after every use. Lint-free dryers are 30 percent more efficient than dryers clogged with lint.
Some thoughts to ponder as we experience every day as Earth Day
