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    Home » Lifestyle » Frugal Living Tips

    Going Green Saves You Green

    Published: Apr 22, 2013 · Modified: Aug 17, 2018 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Going Green Saves You Green

    Going Green Saves You Green!  In honor of Earth Day I wanted to share 12 tips for Going Green.  Not only does living green teach our son how to be more Eco friendly it also helps to save us lots of money!  Here are 12 tips to go green and save you green at the same time!

    1. Avoid using paper plates, plastic wear, paper napkins, paper towels and paper/plastic cups. Not only is it not “green”, it wastes a lot of money that you could be saving. Invest in a stock of reusable plastic plates, cups as well as fabric napkins and hand towels to use instead. This may take some adjusting too but is a huge money and environment saver!
    2. Plant a garden and learn to can your produce. Not only is this a great family activity, there is nothing better than harvesting and eating your own produce.
    3. Make your own cleaners. You can use diluted white vinegar to clean. You can add natural oils like lavender to scent them. This costs pennies to clean your house!
    4. Recycle – It will save you money, because you won’t be purchasing and using as many garbage bags. Even if you do have to pay for it, it is a great family project with sorting items into the bins.
    5. Compost. If you are gardening, build a compost bin and compost your coffee grounds, egg shells and fruit and vegetable skins. This will add nutrients to your garden and save space in your garbage.
    6. Install an electronic programmable thermostat. It is a huge money saver!
    7. Change to energy saving florescent light bulbs. Which can often be matched with a coupon!.
    8. Install solar film on windows and use cellular shades/thermal window treatments (keep closed during the day).
    9. Install energy saving receptacle weather insulation (outlets and light switches).
    10. Use a hot water heater blanket and turn your hot water heater down.
    11. Take your own bags to grocery shop. You can even earn money for doing so!
    12. Unplug household appliances when not in use. This is FREE, just takes a second!

    I hope some of these ideas get you thinking about going green.  It is another way for you to add to your families savings, help the Earth and begin living a more frugal lifestyle. It does take an initial investment but once you go green you will see the benefits of how they can help you save some green!

    Going Green Posts:

    Do you freecycle?

    Have you joined Recyclebank?

    What are you doing with your extra Newspapers?

    How to make your own multipurpose cleaner

    Simple household cleaners

    Clean up for cheap naturally

    Create a recycling center for your home

    Melissa Jennings

    Melissa is a football and soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 24 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.

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