Here is a continuation – there are more, but these are a few of the more commonly asked questions.
Myth: A couple of degrees one way or not make any difference.
Fact: Properly using a p rogrammable thermostat in your home is one of the easiest ways you can save energy, money, and help fight global warming! The thermostat makes it easy by offering four pre-programmed settings to regulate your home’s temperature in both summer and winter — even when you are asleep or away.
56% of the energy use in the average home is for heating and cooling, and adjusting your thermostat (lower in the winter and higher in the summer) is a quick and easy way to save energy and money in your home and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to the US Department of Energy, you can shave about 1% off your energy bill per degree change over an 8-hour period. So, if you decrease your home thermostat 10 degrees while at work, you can save up to 10% off your monthly heating bills.*
Source: Harvard University Office for Sustainability and ENERGY STAR calculators
Myth: Teflon is safe to cook with.
Fact: No, not really. Tests have concluded that:
In 2 – 5 minutes on a conventional stovetop, cookware coated with Teflon can exceed temperatures at which the coating breaks apart and emits toxic particles/gases linked to possibly thousands of pet bird deaths and an unknown number of human illnesses each year.
Dupont studies show that the Teflon begins off-gasing toxic particulates at 446°F
Myth: The government has checked all chemicals used in industry.
Fact: We often assume that if a product is sold on the open market, it must be safe. This is far from always being the case because scientifically analyzing each material requires considerable time and money, which the government doesn’t have. In the meantime, potentially harmful products remain on store shelves and find their way into our homes.
Here is a continuation – there are more, but these are a few of the more commonly asked questions.
Myth: A couple of degrees one way or not make any difference.
56% of the energy use in the average home is for heating and cooling, and adjusting your thermostat (lower in the winter and higher in the summer) is a quick and easy way to save energy and money in your home and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to the US Department of Energy, you can shave about 1% off your energy bill per degree change over an 8-hour period. So, if you decrease your home thermostat 10 degrees while at work, you can save up to 10% off your monthly heating bills.*
Source: Harvard University Office for Sustainability and ENERGY STAR calculators
Myth: Teflon is safe to cook with.
Fact: No, not really. Tests have concluded that:
Myth: The government has checked all chemicals used in industry.
Fact: We often assume that if a product is sold on the open market, it must be safe. This is far from always being the case because scientifically analyzing each material requires considerable time and money, which the government doesn’t have. In the meantime, potentially harmful products remain on store shelves and find their way into our homes.