19 February 2007 14:44 GMT / By Amber Maitland
Most people are aware now that leaving appliances and electronic devices on standby wastes a great deal of energy.Simply switching your TV off at the mains could save you money - research shows that the average household wastes about £37 a year by leaving around a dozen devices on standby.
This equates to about 10% of your total electricity bill.
Domia has created a device, the Bye Bye Standby, to make it easier to save money and energy by cutting the power to any appliance on standby.
Bye Bye Standby is a kit that contains three adaptors and a remote control. The adapters can be used on printers or TVs, anything frequently left on standby; then simply press the correct button on the remote to cut the power to the devices.
Research has shown that if a family used the Bye Bye Standby devices, they could save £38, which represents a money savings within the first year of use, as a kit costs £30.
And they'll be earth-friendly as well, helping to cut carbon dioxide emissions.
Look out for Bye Bye Standby Energy Saving Kits at supermarkets, DIY outlets, and homewares stores soon.
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