Air-conditioners consume the bulk of a household's electricity bill. A fan uses less than 1/10th the electricity of an air-conditioner! This means you save up to $65 a month or up to $790 a year*.
*Based on average 2011 electricity tariff of $0.2780 per kWh, assuming a single-split 1000W air-conditioner, a 31W electric fan and 400-litre refrigerator used 365 days a year; a 13W CFL and 60W incandescent lamp with a daily usage of 6 hours for 365 days a year; and 35W of standby power in a home
If you do use the air conditioning, set the temperature at about 25˚C. You could save up to $25 a year* for every degree you raise.
*Based on average 2011 electricity tariff of $0.2780 per kWh, assuming a single-split 1000W air-conditioner, a 31W electric fan and 400-litre refrigerator used 365 days a year; a 13W CFL and 60W incandescent lamp with a daily usage of 6 hours for 365 days a year; and 35W of standby power in a home
Standby power can account for up to 10% of your home electricity use. Don't leave electrical appliances on standby. Switch them off when not in use and you can save up to $65 a year*.
*Based on average 2011 electricity tariff of $0.2780 per kWh, assuming a single-split 1000W air-conditioner, a 31W electric fan and 400-litre refrigerator used 365 days a year; a 13W CFL and 60W incandescent lamp with a daily usage of 6 hours for 365 days a year; and 35W of standby power in a home
A compact fluorescent lamp uses only 13W of energy; in contrast, an incandescent bulb uses a whopping 60W. By choosing energy efficient light bulbs, you can save up to $30 more per bulb per year*.
*Based on average 2011 electricity tariff of $0.2780 per kWh, assuming a single-split 1000W air-conditioner, a 31W electric fan and 400-litre refrigerator used 365 days a year; a 13W CFL and 60W incandescent lamp with a daily usage of 6 hours for 365 days a year; and 35W of standby power in a home
Choose an energy-efficient appliance (e.g. air-conditioner, refrigerator) by checking the energy labels. A 4-tick air-conditioner saves you about $420 electricity bills a year compared to a 1-tick model. A 4-tick refrigerator saves you about $65 a year over a 2-tick model*.
*Based on average 2011 electricity tariff of $0.2780 per kWh, assuming a single-split 1000W air-conditioner, a 31W electric fan and 400-litre refrigerator used 365 days a year; a 13W CFL and 60W incandescent lamp with a daily usage of 6 hours for 365 days a year; and 35W of standby power in a home
Littering is an anti-social act and can create an unpleasant and unsanitary environment. Large litter such as tissue paper and drink cans or bottles when discarded carelessly can lead to the breeding of mosquitoes, fleas, rodents, cockroaches and flies. Do the right thing. Just bin it.
Dengue causes intense fever, head and body aches, joint pains, loss of appetite, nausea, vomitting and rashes. Be vigilant and protect you and your loved ones from dengue. Remove stagnant water in your homes and make sure that you don't give mosquitoes a chance to breed.
Simple habits such as taking shorter showers, washing vegetables or dishes in a filled sink and washing your laundry on a full load can help you save loads of money in the long run.
Do you really need that plastic bag when buying that bottle of mineral water or a lipstick? Minimise the use of plastic bags when making small purchases. For your grocery shopping, bring along a reusable shopping bag.
Reuse items wherever you can and recycle waste such as paper, glass bottles, paper, plastic bottles and product packaging. The 3R habits help not only to conserve resources but also saves energy, hence reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
Choose plants that are hardy and require less maintenance. Cut down on chemical fertilizers and go organic. Let's make Singapore our green garden!
Choose energy efficient appliances and products with minimal or recyclable packaging. Support 'green' or eco-friendly companies or businesses. Make 'green' choices a part of your everyday lifestyle.
Lower your carbon footprint and reduce carbon emissions by taking public transport such as buses or trains or by driving green vehicles such as electric or hybrid cars and motorbikes.
Practice good toilet habits such as drying your hands using a hand-dryer or paper towerls after washing. Avoid splashing water on the toilet floor. Throw used towels into the litterbins provided.
Spitting in public places is an unhygienic practice tht could spread germs. If you need to do so, spit into a tissue paper or plastic carrier and then properly dispose of the waste into a bin.