Sustainability in the Home (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Best energy rating for appliances
Best energy rating for appliances
A-rated
Types of energy-efficient bulbs
Types of energy-efficient bulbs
CFL and LED
How much water to put in kettle
How much water to put in kettle
Only the amount you need
Washing machine load recommendation
Washing machine load recommendation
Full load or half-load setting
Purpose of rainwater harvesting systems
Purpose of rainwater harvesting systems
Collect rainwater for toilets/watering plants
What solar panels heat at home
What solar panels heat at home
Household water supplies
Shower or bath to save water?
Shower or bath to save water?
Showers
Purpose of dual-flush toilet
Purpose of dual-flush toilet
Control water usage
Should appliances be left on standby?
Should appliances be left on standby?
No, turn off when not in use
Lights in empty rooms?
Lights in empty rooms?
Turn off
What to do with dripping taps/leaking toilets
What to do with dripping taps/leaking toilets
Fix promptly
How to reuse water sustainably
How to reuse water sustainably
Water plants
Taps while brushing teeth?
Taps while brushing teeth?
Turn off