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Go “green” and save some green

April 24, 2008

I don’t know many people who wouldn’t reduce their cost of living if they could. And many people would be happy to know that you can reduce costs at home and do something good for the environment.

Everyone is talking about “going green” these days. There are some easy ways to be Earth-friendly and pocketbook-friendly at the same time.

This article on MSN has some great suggestions of ways to go green including line drying clothes, using dish towels (especially vintage towels) in place of paper towels and napkins, and catching storm water from your gutters to water gardens and plants.

Here are some more ways to go green at home and save some green in the process:

·        Invest in a water filter at home instead of buying bottled water.

·        If you don’t have a place to recycle plastic shopping bags, keep them. They are useful for many things including as trash bags or cleaning up after pets.

·        If you have a spray bottle of window cleaner, when it’s empty, fill it with vinegar and use that to clean your windows.

·        When cleaning, use rags instead of paper towels, and look for mops with removable, washable heads. You won’t have to keep buying new sponges and mops.

·        Check out the power of baking soda. It can be used as a substitute for many things including store bought cleaning products and deodorizers.

·        Don’t leave the water running while you brush your teeth. A typical faucet releases about three gallons of water a minute. Look at the math on this one: If you have a household of four people, and each person saves two gallons of water when they brush their teeth, and each person brushes their teeth twice a day, your household could save up to 112 gallons of water a week or 5,824 gallons a year!

·        Buy compact florescent light bulbs. They use less electricity and last much longer than incandescent bulbs.

·        Did you print something on the computer only to realize there’s a mistake or you don’t really need the printout? Don’t throw the paper away. Simply flip it over and keep it handy for scrap paper before tossing it.

·        If you have items around your home that you no longer use, sell them instead of sending them to the landfill. Garage sales and online auction sites are a great way to get rid of unwanted household items and toys and put a little extra cash in your pocket.

Those are just a few tips on living greener and cheaper. Do you have any suggestions of simple ways to be environmentally friendly and save money?

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