Save Money While Saving the Environment
Green living is all around us today, from sustainable buildings to Eco-friendly cars and so on. Everyone is worried about the environment and looking for new ways to protect it and to save money at the same time. Sometimes “going green” can mean spending more money on products and services than we’d like to. But you can save money while trying to go green!
There are ways to save money while helping out the environment. You just have to be a little savvy and shop around. You can still do your part to save the Earth while saving money for yourself. We’ll show you some ways to be environmentally friendly on a budget. Going green does not always mean investing in stainless steel drinking straws instead of the cheaper plastic straws. Saving the environment and saving money often goes hand in hand.
Here are some ways you can go green while also saving money:
Un plugs and Turn off: –Your appliances still use power when you are not using them if you keep them plugged in all the time. So unplug your appliances until you really need them and you will save energy while also saving on your monthly energy bill. How often do you leave a room and the lights are still on? If you don’t really need it, switch it off. Many people will keep all the lights on even if they’re not in that room. Teach your children these habits and you’ll notice savings on your next electricity bill. Less energy consumption is always better for the environment.
Reusable Grocery Bags:-A lot of grocery stores will give you a discount on your purchases when you bring your own reusable bags instead of using the plastic bags. Save money on your food and go green by cutting down on your plastic waste. It’s easy to keep a reusable bag in your purse or in the trunk of your car.
Get Reusable Water Bottle:-Bottled water is awful for the environment and it is a waste of money People spend hundreds of dollars on bottled water every year. Instead get a reusable water bottle and fill your bottle whenever you need to at a water fountain or a refrigerator with a water dispenser. Don’t like the taste of your city’s water? Get a water bottle with a built-in filter. Within a month the bottle will have paid for itself. Bottled water costs between $1 and $3. You can also try a filter for your water faucet and a reusable water bottle. There are also water purifier pitchers to keep in your refrigerator like the Brita water pitcher.
Bike or Walk when you can:-Not only do you save money on gas and wear and tear on your vehicle, but you also can cancel your gym membership if you do it enough. If you can, get rid of your car completely and use public transportation or bike to work. It does less damage to the environment and you save on car payments, gas, and car insurance.
Take Shorter Showers:-Too much water use causes drought in a lot of areas. With fresh water becoming more and more scarce, it is important to save it by taking short showers, no longer than ten minutes and ideally only five minutes. It is enough time to get clean without using too much water. Not only will you save water, but also save on your electricity and power bill. You’ll have to spend some money up front to purchase a low-flow shower head but you’ll see those savings coming back to you when you get your first water and energy bill. They reduce the amount of water you use to get clean and also reduce energy consumption. Low-flow shower heads usually run from about $12.99 upwards.
Grow your own herbs:-Grow an herb garden indoors all year round for fresh herbs. There are many do-it-yourself kits out there. You can stop buying dried herbs at the store and save money over time. Also, think about growing fresh vegetables and fruits whenever possible. Produce can be very expensive when purchased at the grocery store
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