Your Life On Energy With WattzOn

Posted by Sonja Ebron

We all want to treat the planet better, but not knowing what to do is a huge barrier. What kind of damage does our lifestyle cause, and where do we start? If this is you, check out this WattzOn primer on the energy impact of common activities:

There are lots of carbon calculators out there, but what makes WattzOn different is crowd-sourcing, letting everyday people contribute to improving a product. WattzOn asks users to measure the energy used in their daily activities so other users can better predict their carbon footprints. It measures the impact of lots of things, like the kind of food you eat, the size of your house, even the taxes you pay.

BusinessWeek called WattzOn the best idea of 2008, and it’s hard to argue. Take the survey and learn how to start powering down your energy-hungry lifestyle. And see if you can beat my results!