7 Tips to live green and save money
Tip One
Try washing clothes in cold water. Not only do cold-water washes get your clothes clean using less energy, but they also cause less wear and tear on clothing. The same applies to line drying your clothes. Clothes dryers use about 66 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity and cost you more than the green way of hanging your clothes on a clothesline.
Tip Two
Turn the thermostat down in the winter. Save five percent on your heating budget for every degree you turn down your thermostat. Lower energy costs on cooling by depending on ceiling fans over air conditioning. Weather stripping doors and windows helps you stay comfortable by reducing drafts.
Tip Three
Replace burnt out light bulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs. Live green and save up to $30 in electricity costs on each bulb.
Tip Four
Spend a couple of minutes less in the shower to save water and your budget. Save further with low-flow showerheads.
Tip Five
Ride public transportation to work. One of the best ways to live green is to use the bus or subway to get around. If public transportation isn’t available or convenient where you live, try bicycling or walking. And when you have to use a car, look to fuel-efficient models like hybrids.
Tip Six
Live green by shopping for food wisely. Buy in bulk, in season and bring your own shopping bag. Ultimately, this saves energy and money.
Tip Seven
Forget about those expensive cleaning products that often harm the environment as well. Look to vinegar, baking soda and hydrogen peroxide for your cleaning needs.
Info source: How to live green on a budget
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