“People would be really surprised if they knew just how much energy is used throughout their homes,” said Cara Acker, senior brand manager at Bosch.
Three in five Americans care just as much about saving the environment as they do about saving money, new research suggests.
For 75% of respondents, it’s as easy as turning off the lights when leaving a room. Similarly, 66% make sure to turn off running water whenever possible, and 63% choose to shower rather than bathe. When asked which room in their home is the most sustainable, a quarter of respondents said it was their kitchen.
“Even if people are turning off their thermostat or lights, there are still items in the home like appliances that need electricity constantly to operate. That’s why it’s so important — both for your utility bill and for the environment — to get ENERGY STAR rated appliances.”impacted by inflationSustainability is more than turning off home lights, as nearly a quarter of people said the kitchen is the most eco-friendly room in the house.
Inflation was also found to impact the grocery shopping habits of 75% of Americans. As a result, 41% are buying more frozen foods than fresh foods in an attempt to buy things that last longer.
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