by Ignacio López Cortés | Sep 3, 2022 | Circular Habits, Comfort, Energy
Think about the house layout so that you can use natural light in the most efficient way, according to the different activities you do. Choose soft colours for interior walls or install solar tubes or skylights to favour the entry of natural light in darker areas:...
by Ignacio López Cortés | Sep 3, 2022 | Circular Habits, Energy
A first step to save energy of your fridge is to find a cool and ventilated location for it, away from potential sources of heat. Keep the back clean and well ventilated, and set temperature at 5°C for the fridge and -18°C for the freezer. It is advisable to plan...
by Ignacio López Cortés | Sep 2, 2022 | Circular Habits, Energy
“Stand-by” modes are parasitic loads or “electric vampires”, which consume quite a lot of energy. 1W is approximately € 1 per year. You can use a power strip or timed socket to avoid unwanted consumption.
by Ignacio López Cortés | Sep 1, 2022 | Circular Habits, Energy
Change your energy supplier to one only using renewable energy, if you have not already done so. if all the energy you consume comes from renewable sources, you should also try to be as efficient as possible, because all energy production needs natural resources and...
by Ignacio López Cortés | Aug 31, 2022 | Circular Habits, Water
Try to minimize the time on the daily shower. Every single minute is vital in water saving. And if you would like to go a step further, just consider starting to have the shower using slightly cooler water.
