Reducing Our Electricity Usage<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\nWith technology providing so many benefits for us, especially throughout our studies, it’s safe to say we might use a lot of electricity in our day-to-day lives without realising. Of course, you need plugs to charge your laptop when meeting project deadlines, watch Netflix in your downtime, or brew a cup of tea to chat over. However, being mindful of our electricity usage and making small changes can collectively make a positive impact on the environment. Below are some small and simple adjustments we can begin to make to build towards a healthier environment together.
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Switch Off Unused Appliances<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nAn adjustment that may sound obvious, but is very easy to forget, is to switch off the plug on the wall on appliances that we aren’t currently using. A good way to remind yourself of this is to set a timer on your phone for the rough duration of time you think you’ll use the appliance for. For example, you can set a 5-minute timer if you are boiling water in the kettle, so you can switch the plug off once you’ve made your brew. It’s also good practice to perform a quick scan of the plugs in your room to ensure they are off before heading out.
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Charge Electronics Efficiently<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nTry to avoid charging your electronics for an extended amount of time, especially overnight or throughout the day, as electricity will still be used when charging your electronics even after they hit full charge. Not only that — this also harms your devices, potentially shortening the overall battery lifespan.
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Close Doors<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nKeeping doors closed within the building where possible reduces the amount of colder air coming in. Being mindful of this can help keep the temperature throughout the building consistent.
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Use Cloud Storage<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWhere possible, you can reduce total energy consumption by linking to files on cloud storage instead of consistently sending large attachments. We won’t bore you with the science of this, but in a nutshell, cloud storage reduces energy use by consolidating files in a larger data centre, which means you’ll need fewer physical servers. Just trust us — it reduces energy!
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Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nYou may find posters around our sites on how we can reduce our energy usage and be more mindful of it. If you have any questions, would like guidance on the Switch It Off campaign, or want to know more about how you can help, please speak to your General Manager. Making some of these changes could be the first step toward building a strong community of students that collectively helps to protect the environment.<\/p>\n
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An adjustment that may sound obvious, but is very easy to forget, is to switch off the plug on the wall on appliances that we aren’t currently using. A good way to remind yourself of this is to set a timer on your phone for the rough duration of time you think you’ll use the appliance for. For example, you can set a 5-minute timer if you are boiling water in the kettle, so you can switch the plug off once you’ve made your brew. It’s also good practice to perform a quick scan of the plugs in your room to ensure they are off before heading out.
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Charge Electronics Efficiently<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Try to avoid charging your electronics for an extended amount of time, especially overnight or throughout the day, as electricity will still be used when charging your electronics even after they hit full charge. Not only that — this also harms your devices, potentially shortening the overall battery lifespan. Close Doors<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Keeping doors closed within the building where possible reduces the amount of colder air coming in. Being mindful of this can help keep the temperature throughout the building consistent. Use Cloud Storage<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Where possible, you can reduce total energy consumption by linking to files on cloud storage instead of consistently sending large attachments. We won’t bore you with the science of this, but in a nutshell, cloud storage reduces energy use by consolidating files in a larger data centre, which means you’ll need fewer physical servers. Just trust us — it reduces energy! Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n You may find posters around our sites on how we can reduce our energy usage and be more mindful of it. If you have any questions, would like guidance on the Switch It Off campaign, or want to know more about how you can help, please speak to your General Manager. Making some of these changes could be the first step toward building a strong community of students that collectively helps to protect the environment.<\/p>\n
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