6 practical ideas to save energy

Hnos. Montoya, committed to sustainable mobility, celebrates the World Day of Energy Saving with practical ideas to save energy. This great annual event, which takes place every October 21, wants to raise awareness about the need to reduce consumption and be more efficient. Solutions that help save economically but, above all, protect the environment and natural resources. Where to start?

Practical ideas to save energy.

1 Always choose shared transportation

Transport means around 40% of energy consumption. Without a doubt, its impact contributes notoriously to climate change. Therefore, one of the best practical ideas to save energy is that whenever you can not move walking, choose transportation by coach. Remember! A car consumes 4 times more times than a coach.

A good example of sustainable transport is the one driven by the companies that offer shared routes for your workers and those study centers that facilitate school transport routes.

2 Make the purchase thinking locally

The consumption of local and seasonal products is totally related to energy consumption and is another of our great ideas to save energy. In addition to being cheaper and healthier, the purchase of these products avoid an expenditure of energy both in transport and in its refrigeration.

3 Do not forget the 3R

Reduce, reuse, recycle. Reduce the generation of waste, take advantage of existing ones and recycle those that are no longer going to be used are the three fundamental R's to save on energy and, above all, minimize the impact on the environment.

4 Change habits at home

There are many gestures that, without representing any additional effort, will help us save energy. Among others:

• Invest in isolation to avoid loss of heat or cold.
• Use thermostats and timers to make more efficient use of energy.
• Choose efficient appliances. In the case of washing machines and dishwashers, always use full load.
• Disconnect devices that you do not use. The standby function continues to consume energy.
• Choose led bulbs that represent a saving greater than 80%.

5 And also at work

The awareness of energy saving should be carried to all spheres of our life. Also to our work places. Here the same ideas can be put into practice to save energy at home (such as turning off the lights or moderating the heating temperature) and more specific ones such as the essential use of printers or the choice of reusable or reusable office equipment.

6 And educate by example

Families have a great responsibility to follow these great practical ideas to save energy and, above all, to educate the youngest ones by example.

They say that the best ideas are those that are put into practice. In Hnos. Montoya, specialized in bus transportation for companies, schools and private groups, we invite you to improve habits, reduce consumption and together create more sustainable places to live better.