Keeping the cold in

How do you minimize your refrigerator’s carbon footprint, short of buying a new, efficient one? Keep the cooling section full, but allow air to circulate. Pack the freezer tightly. Add ice trays if it’s not quite full. Let food cool before refrigerating it. Open the door as little as possible.

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