Saving the Planet Dilemma # 45

I was looking through Josie's Dec/ Jan 2008 National Geographic Kids magazine today and came across this "green list" article. It lists 6 actions you can do this holiday season to make a difference. Number 4 states to "Let It Cool" by letting hot food and drinks cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator as hot items cause the internal fridge temperature to rise. Now I don't know about you but I've been told that letting food sit at room temperature is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. So what does one do: save the planet or save yourself from sitting on the toilet for 24 hours straight?