Going green does not always require big changes; sometimes it’s the little things that matter. You can help the environment, regardless of how large-scale the changes you make to your habits are. In the following article, you will find strategies that will enable you to start using green energy.

Be a better consumer of energy, and cut your home energy usage by unplugging your electronic chargers when they are not in use. All the chargers you use for mp3 players, cell phones, laptops and any other devices draw in some charge when they’re plugged in and aren’t being used.

Make sure when you aren’t using something to turn it off. When you exit a room, be sure that everything has been fully turned off. Use a power strip for your home electronics, and turn it off when you aren’t using the equipment. If something is left in standby mode, it …