Unplug the fridge to be green?

What’s next after switching to energy efficient light bulbs, biking to work, and starting a compost pile? A few environmentally conscious households are experimenting with the no-fridge life in an attempt to reduce their cabon footprint even further, according to this article in the New York Times. For those who find the idea a bit too extreme, or think it doesn’t really make sense (ie. are you saving enough to justify all those extra trips to the store?), the article includes several tips on how to save energy and money with a refrigerator in the house.  Best of all, you won’t have to give up that cold beer after work!

February 5th, 2009

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