Monday, August 10, 2009

Save Money by Being Green

Biggest argument against environmental friendliness is that it’s more expensive. Here are a few simple green things that can save you a few greens in return;

  • get paperless bill and pay electronically (setup email reminder)
  • use CFL bulbs (or better LED bulbs)
  • recycle grocery bags as garbage bags (reuse plastic)
  • avoid disposable plates and silverwares
  • turn off power strip with unused appliances (TV, cable box, DVD, printer, computer)
  • use rechargeable batteries
  • get GPS, don’t waste gas or printed pages to find a place
  • plan your grocery (or any other) car trip to save gas
  • get vegetable garden started (start with easy plant/herb)
  • [send me more tips and I will add here]

See more tips and green products from Consumer Reports’ greenerchoices.org.

2 comments:

  1. Great ideas. I agree most of the "green movement" should be adopted by the "frugle movement". There are so many smart ideas to be green and save money. Keep up the good work!

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  2. Eric I agree "frugle" is indeed integral part of green movement. We don't realize but being frugal leads to very green choices.

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