Did you know that if you aren’t using the right bulbs or even the right fixtures to light your home, you could be negatively affecting our environment? Believe it or not, major changes really aren’t necessary to make your home more energy-efficient, especially when it comes to lighting. Every household in America can make a few small adjustments that can have a big impact on the environment as well as your finances. If you want eco-friendly ways to light your house, try out the following ideas. Switch out your lightbulbs. Did you know that the standard incandescent bulb only puts out 5%–10% of the energy it converts as light? The rest goes out as heat. If you’re still using traditional lightbulbs, it’s time to upgrade. Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) cost a little bit more but last for 10,000 hours. CFLs use a fraction of the energy that traditional bulbs use but are often much brighter and safer. You can also make the switch to LED bulbs, which reduce energy consumption by 80%–90% while also lasting for 100,000 hours. Whatever option you choose, dispose of your old bulbs properly. Every city has different stipulations for recycling, so learn how to dispose of them before you recycle. LIGHT YOUR HOME THE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WAY
across America. They’re extremely convenient, especially if your home lacks a sufficient number of outlets. While some power strips turn off when not in use, others consistently pull energy when they’re plugged in. Save energy by unplugging any power strips when not actively in use. Additionally, try and keep your lights off when you’re not home or actively using a room. It doesn’t make sense to keep your lights on when nobody is in the room. If the sun is shining, make use of that sunlight to light your house. You don’t need to depend on electricity for light during the spring and summer months so much. Just open your windows!
Unplug your power strips and keep your lights off. The power strip is one of the most commonly used items in households
SAY HELLO
TO OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBER!
Welcome Adrianne Gonzales to the team! We’re so excited she’ll be working in the front office here at the North County Water and Sports Therapy Center. Adrianne is a Chicago, Illinois, native. She is a proud U.S. Army chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear specialist veteran — and a certified personal trainer. She is passionate about fitness and motivating others to better themselves through movement. She is currently in pursuit of her degree in the medical field. Adrianne enjoys challenging herself through lifting, taking on new adventures on different trails, and (when she has downtime) she also loves watching movies. She moved to San Diego in April 2022, with plans to begin her life adventure with her fiancé. She is beyond grateful to have found an opportunity to be a part of the North County Water and Sports Therapy Center team!
P.S. We have two Adriannes now. Don’t get her confused with Adrianne Sotelo, our office manager!
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