fridge

Did you know that Refrigerators account for roughly half of a typical kitchen’s total energy usage? The good news is a good portion of that energy can be reduced with a few quick changes including: Keeping the temperature between 35...

Do you plan ahead by defrosting food on the counter or use a microwave 5 minutes before dinnertime? (OR if you have to defrost some turkey, tofurkey, or meat/etc this Thanksgiving...) Try planning ahead & defrosting frozen foods in the refrigerator instead... You'll lower the fridge's temperature, saving you energy (and money!)

Before saving your yummy leftovers for your next lunch or dinner, let them cool down.  Your fridge uses more energy to cool down hot foods. Keep the lids off any containers while cleaning up and then place them in the...