by Canela 4 months ago

I started doing this since earth day and realized it wasn't that hard to do!

by raynimmo 5 months ago

Since joining edenbee I have been a lot more aware of things like this.

This last few weeks I have always been unplugging the charger, at home and at work, its a small act but it makes a difference.

by Jesper 5 months ago

I just now use my USB port on my PC and my 12 voly adapter in the car when it's running - don't use a charger at all.

by JeffF 5 months ago

I bought an adapted cover plate for my electrical socket that has pocket big enough for my charger. When I am done using it, I automatically unplug the charger and stick it in the pocket when I unplug my phone. It eliminates the chance that I might not unplug it because I have no place to put it.

Something very similar to the Nokia charger was demo'ed at Demo08: the Greenplug (http://www.greenplug.us). It's an intelligent charger that speaks to the device to determine its charging needs via a special power protocol.

Watch the demo here: http://www.demo.com/demonstrators/demo2008/124686.html

by Busybee 5 months ago

Here's a nice little idea from Nokia to sort this one out!
http://conversations.nokia.com/home/2008/04/nokia-design--3.html

I find it incredibly useful that the UK has on/off switches for the electrical outlets. Something I never thought about growing up in the US, but it seems so obvious.

Mobile phone chargers that are plugged in the grid (mains) are quite inefficient: on average around 60%. Electricity generated by a fossil fuel power station is about 35% efficient. Nett efficiency: ~21%
Car mobile phone chargers a fairly efficient: ~80%. Electricity generated from fuel by the engine/alternator is very inefficient: ~25%. Nett efficiency: ~20%.
The difference in efficiency between charging your mobile phone in your car or in at home is very small and we are only talking about 20Wh for a full charge (4 Wh @ 20% eff.).
My advice: charge your phone in the in the car (if you are using one anyway), at least you will not forget to turn the charger off.

by doctoral 6 months ago

Just for your info, any extra electrical load on the cars system, such as headlights, telephones or stereo equipment result in extra fuel consumption. You're probably better off charging devices at home, especially if you get your power from a renewable source.

by mandaj 6 months ago

I do most of my iPhone charging in the car since I either use it for music through the stereo, or just use the car charger. I hardly ever have to charge it in the house. Or I'll just let it charge through the laptop while it's charging.

by BeePositive 6 months ago

Such a simple thing to do..and why look at wires hanging out of the wall. I always do this when the charging is done. My six year old even unplugs his DS Lite charger so anyone can do it. Buying a camera with a rechargable battery is also a good eco measure

by elliotjaystocks 6 months ago

I try and do this most of the time, although sometimes I'm lazy and charge up overnight. Very bad!

by adactio 6 months ago

I used to have a USB charger for my phone. It was great! I would just plug into my computer (often my laptop when I was on the go) and charge for just as long as I needed to. It was one of those handy self-retracting cables too.

Then I lost it. My phone is so old that I can't find a replacement anywhere.

But for anyone who can find a USB charger for their phone, I highly recommend it: when you're traveling, it means you've got one less bulky plug to pack. And, of course, you've got one less plug plugged into the wall drawing power all the time.

My water saving goal for the loo:

If its yellow, let it mellow

If its brown, flush it down

by RellyAB 7 months ago

I wrote this goal when I was working on the Edenbee website and ever since I have remembered to take my charger out of the wall when it isn't in use.

And I do sit back with a cup of tea and think about how much money I'm saving. Muahahahaaaa.

by clagnut 7 months ago

I didn't realise until recently that chargers draw current even when the phone isn't plugged into them.

I never keep the charger plugged into the wall unless it's actually charging my phone.

Like so many of these things, it's just a matter of habit.