Can We Save The World ?

Small appliances that 'leak' electricity.

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Electricity is wasted by a growing number of appliances when they are not in use. It is estimated that in Europe it currently takes 4 nuclear power stations to power electricity leakage, by 2010 this number is expected to double. Here is a list of some common electrical equipment's typical power consumption.

The following list contains most of the appliances that cause electricity leakage:

Product Category TV & Video Equipment	Devices TV/VCR and combinations Cable Box Digital versatile disc (DVD) Video disc player Digital satellite system (DSS) Video game player TV signal amplifier
Audio	Compact audio system Rack audio system Portable stereo system when connected to mains electricity Personal stereo when connected to mains electricity Mains powered radio
Telephony	Answering machine Cordless phone charger Cell phone charger High speed internet interface
Kitchen	Intelligent toasters
Personal Care	Electric toothbrush when recharging Mains powered electric shaver charger Mains powered electric hair/beard trimmer charger Mains powered electric hand-held massager charger
Home Care & Maintenance	Cordless hand vacuum charger Cordless lawnmower charger Cordless power tool chargers
Home Office Equipment	Desktop computer Computer audio equipment LCD and CRT screens Laptop charger Fax/printer/copier/scanner and combinations of these Copier Paper shredder Other external computer peripherals
Miscellaneous	Battery charger Mains powered Clock Radio Water pumps
Other electrical appliances the use electricity
Home Security & Protection	Doorbell Home alarm system Home security system Smoke detector Automatic garage door opener Baby monitor
Kitchen	Oven Microwave oven Electric hob Gas hob igniter