The Energy Saving Trust says...
The exponential rise in popularity of rechargeable products such as the mobile phone, MP3 player and digital camera can in some way be seen as a positive development as it reduces the need for disposable batteries. However, the method of recharging can result in constant energy demand if the recharging unit is left plugged in and switched on at the socket.
By 2010 consumer electronics will become the biggest single sector of consumer electricity consumption.
Appliances on standby produce 50 million tonnes of CO2 annually.
If one mobile charger per household is left on standby, the energy wasted is enough to provide the electricity needs of 66,000 homes for one year. Each household can save £200 by switching appliance off standby.
Visit the Energy Saving Trust website for more information.