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The Green Dorm Room Blog #2 of 5: Electronics, supplies
Aug 8, 2006

Green Dorm Room Series

Blog #1:  Bedding and Laundry

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Blog #4: Clean Air and Candles



Blog #5:  Alarm Clocks, Feng Shui Your Desk and Other Tips


Annie’s Home Enlightenment Journal - DAY 2

My daughter was at a college summer program and at the top of her list of requests that I bring from home for a parent’s weekend was a power strip for all the various electronic gizmos she has accumulated over the years. There are a couple of good reasons for this, not the least of which is to save energy (see below).

Energy, Electronics, Electromagnetic Fields

a)  Take a power strip to attach all the sundry electronics *and* easily turn them all off to reduce phantom loads (electronic devices that keep running clocks, etc., even when the power switch is turned off).

b)  Buy lamps that can accommodate compact fluorescents; switch existing lights in the dorm room to compact fluorescents.

c) I recommend you avoid halogens simply because they can easily start fires.

d)  To avoid electromagnetic fields make sure that all transformers, such as the little black boxes, and digital alarm clocks and other electronic equipment is at least 6 feet from the sleeping area. EMF in the bedroom….making sure transformers, etc. away from sleeping area
            Resource:  Learn more about Electromagnetic Fields

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a)      Eco-friendly printing and writing papers.
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