Saving energy is one of the best ways you can reduce greenhouse pollution, which is accelerating climate change.

Leaving televisions, stereos and other appliances on standby accounts for around 12 per cent of electricity, and costs Victorian households about $125 million each year. Switching appliances off at the power point when not in use could save you around $100 a year.

Also, try and look for products with an Energy Star standard, which indicates that they have a low standby power consumption. Energy Star compliant home electronics products consume up to 75% less energy in standby mode than standard products do.