How To: Green Your Refrigerator

It's no secret: Refrigerators and freezers burn through a lot of energy. But, for most of us (excluding No Impact Man), unplugging them is not an option. So, the next best idea? Green your fridge.

Grist has a great article up on how to green your fridge.

The tips range from stocking eco-conscious beer to buying Energy Star.

Read the whole article here.

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Comments (1)

The article was interesting but I was surprised not to see a recommendation to keep your fridge and freezer full for maximum efficiency. Maybe that isn't true? I've heard it many times, but I am not good at following the advice.

I'm also not so sure about buying a new one to replace the old. Mine is about 11 years old, and I know I could buy a more efficient one but does that balance the resources used to make the new one, not to mention the one I disposed of (even in the most responsible way possible)?

posted by classiccook on February 24th 2008 at 2:41pm
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