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As the founder and CEO of Energy Automation Systems (EASI), Joseph Merlo 's research has demonstrated that Americans throw out over 700 billion pounds of recyclable trash every year. This wasted material includes paper, wood, food, plastic, metal, clothes, and electronics. Joseph Merlo says that nearly all of these materials could be recycled and returned into our society's culture of use. Dealing with these mountains of trash may seem overwhelming, but Joseph Merlo wants America to know that there are easy ways for people to make a difference. Here are some ideas that Joseph Merlo , CEO of Energy Automation Systems, has gathered.

Break old habits. Joseph Merlo says that instead of buying beverages in cans that you might not recycle, buy items in bulk. From beverages to household cleaning items, buying in bulk reduces the amount of packaging that must be disposed of later.

Joseph Merlo says that most of the work of conservation is in learning to think differently about every day tasks. A little imagination can go a long way, notes Joseph Merlo. For example, rather than grabbing a morning newspaper every day, try reading the online version of your daily paper rather than the print version.

Keep things loose, suggests Joseph Merlo. Buy small hardware, like screws and nails, from bulk bins rather than individually packaged half dozens. Joseph Merlo asserts that this is a great way to cut down on packaging waste. Same goes for the grocery store. Buy foods in bulk to reduce packaging waste.

Bring your own bags to the stores and reuse them as often as possible. Joseph Merlo suggests keeping a cache of old bags, either canvas or just some plastic bags you've salvaged, in the trunk of your car. This way, says Joseph Merlo, you're never caught without bags when you go shopping.

Buy detergents and other household cleaning supplies in concentrated or bulk form. Joseph Merlo, CEO of Energy Automation Systems, points out that concentrated cleaning products use much less packaging material. Concentrated detergents, adds Joseph Merlo, contain less water, use less plastic, and use less energy to transport to the store. These days a 32-ounce bottle of concentrated detergent can clean as much as a 100-ounce bottle of non-concentrated detergent.

Teach yourself new habits, encourages Joseph Merlo. Make the decision to choose reusable products as often as possible. Try cloth napkins during meals instead of paper napkins. Use sponges and washcloths rather than paper towels. When you go into your favorite cafe in the morning for your caffeine fix, says Joseph Merlo, bring your own mug.

Get smart about the energy you use. Joseph Merlo suggests switching to rechargeable batteries. Rechargeable batteries make less garbage and keep poisonous metals out of the environment. Buy Energy Star rated appliances and equipment with warranty coverage.

These simple tips and hints from Joseph Merlo are meant as a springboard for your own conservation efforts. Remember, working together, one day at a time, we can save the environment.

Joseph Merlo serves as both the founder and CEO of Energy Automation Systems, Inc. located in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Energy Automation Systems was founded by Joseph Merlo in New York more than thirty years ago, after serving in the United States Air Force. Prior to starting Energy Automation Systems, Joseph Merlo also gained business experience in several sales and marketing positions. The concept behind Joseph Merlo's new venture was straight forward. With energy prices rising, Joseph Merlo predicted that cost reductions through energy savings would be of keen interest to people.

In the early 1070's, two oil embargos occurred and Joseph Merlo identified a potential trend. Joseph Merlo acted on the concept that conserved energy could be a valuable commodity in the same way as purchased energy. Initially, Joseph Merlo's new venture began modestly. Joseph Merlo developed a single product that was an insulator for electrical motors. This product ended up being the core platform and the predecessor to today's "EasiLiner," now offered by Energy Automation Systems. The EasiLiner saves energy on AC motors and continues to have a number of diverse applications for today's environmentally conscious business culture.

"Back thirty plus years ago people thought that energy conservation was not a long term issue," said Joseph Merlo. He admits, "I was very fortunate, because in after the second oil embargo, electricity costs began to raise dramatically; a trend which continues to this day with no end in sight."

To fulfill his vision as the chief executive of his fledgling company, Joseph Merlo hired engineers and began development of additional energy focused technologies, collaborating with inventors and manufacturers. Joseph Merlo created complicated systems that would comprehensively provide businesses across the country with aggressive energy savings by affecting electrical requirements typically found in commercial and industrial operations. Joseph Merlo's goal was to design energy savings applications that would have a strong return on investment. Systems financed over time could help companies generate a positive cash flow from the first month of installation. Within a short period of time, Joseph Merlo's Energy Automation Systems was finding success throughout the eastern United States.

Joseph Merlo expanded his business model to include an authorized Affiliate network and in the mid-eighties made the decision to relocate operations to Hendersonville, Tennessee. Entering 2010, Energy Automation Systems Inc. services hundreds of Affiliates in more than sixty countries. Energy Automation System's clients include Fortune 500 companies like General Electric, British Petroleum, ConAgra, Apollo Group, SABIC and Tyson Foods.

As Chief Executive Officer of Energy Automation Systems, Joseph Merlo formed a talent pool of professionals coming from disciplines such as electrical contracting and engineering. This concentration has allowed the company to attack hidden waste in companies around the world. Joseph Merlo's company provides products that reduce electrical consumption, improve the cooling capacities of air conditioning and refrigeration, and lengthen the lives of motors.

"Green Business" has been a core focus for Joseph Merlo for three plus decades. He has devoted his professional career to educating clients on how to save money by the reduction of energy consumption and increasing efficiency within day today operations. Easy Automation Systems, Inc. (EASI) has continued to expand with the increased interest in "green" technology. Joseph Merlo now provides his services, with the help of licensed affiliates, to a global network of clients.

For more information, contact Joseph Merlo at:
Energy Automation Systems, Inc.
145 Anderson Lane
Hendersonville, TN 37075 USA

Tel: 615.822.7250
Fax: 615.822.7252

E-mail: info@easipro.com