[marcy]

Originally Posted by justontime

I have that problem too, it drives me mad and I tell them about it so often that they just think I am nagging. If someone could invent a plug that showed when it was using power maybe we would all be much more careful.

Leaving a mobile phone charger plugged in wastes 40% energy. Maybe putting a number on it would help them remember to unplug it.
If not, try having them pay 40% of your electricity bill (haha).