[header] How to help take care of our planet [title] Switch off and unplug. [step] If you're not using it, why have it on? Switch off everything you don't need--it saves power and it's a lower electricity bill for you! Before you walk out the door, make a quick scan a habit. [substeps] Even better, unplug it. 
Leaving devices plugged in, such as laptop chargers or toasters, can eat up " phantom " energy. Even when an appliance is turned off, it may still use power.