Green Ideas and Tips

Welcome, this area is for green ideas that were passed onto me. And if anyone has any to add, it’s always welcome. This area will cover topics dealing with the environment and other green type of ideas. And I am hoping it will also include some money saving tips.

Updated: April 28 2009

Wash your clothes in cold water: Wash your laundry in cold water, there is detergent for cold as well.

Plant your own garden: Nothing is so great then planting your own vegetables and herbs, free of chemicals.

Unplug unnecessary appliances at night: Believe it or not just leaving your toaster plugged in wastes electricity. Try to remember to unplug when not in use or use a timer power bar is.

Pay bills online: Request online bills. That alone will save you a load of paper.

Replace Bulbs: Make the switch from regular light bulbs to CFLs. That’s if you haven’t done it yet.

Upgrade appliances: Replace your old appliances to efficient (energy star) ones. Save you big bucks.

Walk or Bike as much as you can: Think twice before you get into your car. If it’s a short trip you probably can bike it or even walk.

Avoid using paper in general: Try to use a computer or none paper formats to store important information. 

Reusable water bottle of water filtration unit: Try using a refillable bottle instead of buying a bottle. You can save money and the environment. Also try a water filtration unit if you’re picky on how clean your water is.

Dry your clothes the old fashion way: Run some clothes lines in the basement or outside depending on the weather instead of using the dryer. Use your dryer only for emergencies when you really need something dried right away.

Energy Audit of your home: On a consistent basis do an walk around your house and see what you can do to reduce the amount of waste especially when it comes to energy.

Buy used before buying new: Check out your local classified, used stores or the internet for before you buy new. You would be amazed what you can get cheap.

Rainwater collectors: Try and collect rainwater to water your plants outdoors and even indoors. It’s amazing how much water you can collect.