Sometimes its really difficult to know what I can do to look after the planet, but at the same time save money. So here are my 5 key ideas:
- Buy Less Stuff! It can be really depressing to see how much rubbish one person can create in a week. Take a look at the overflowing black bins on any street on any day to see the extent of this problem. So my first key idea is to stop buying so much stuff and try to re-use things I already have in creative and money saving ways.
- Cut Down on Energy Use! This will include cutting down on electric and fuel costs in the house and trying to cut down the amount of petrol and oil I use in the car.
- Use local food! I can cut down on the air miles that my food clocks up by either growing my own food or by buying food from local markets. If I buy food in season it should cost a lot less.
- Do Whatever I can! its too easy to say "oh, i can't afford to buy organic food/ deluxe lambs wool loft insulation/etc" and then forget about doing anything at all. My 4th key idea is to do something, however small, to increase my green lifestyle. Every little bit helps
- Spread the Word! at work, or through this blog, or just through conversations with other people. If only one other person does something for the environment instead of against it - I have made a difference.
2 comments:
Good stuff - completely agree. I am looking at similar topics for businesses at costcuttingclub.co.uk
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Thanks Jon. I've had a look at your site - looks really interesting. I really believe that businesses need to do a lot more for the environment and I'm sure they could cut costs at the same time. Good luck with the site. Fliss
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