- Turn TV’s, DVD Players, Set Top Boxes and gaming consoles off at the wall. Try not to leave them on standby as it still uses electricity.
- Have a TV – free dinner. Enjoy your dinner without the TV, instead use the time to catch up with the family.
- When the kids run off, switch off. Kids eventually lose interest in TV and computer games. When they do, don’t forget to switch things off.
- Dust off the board games. Have a good old fashioned board game night once a month.
- Choose the right TV. There are many factors when deciding on an energy efficient TV, so it’s a good idea to be guided by the energy star ratings.