Some Not-So-Common Ways to Save Money by Going Green
If you’re like the millions of retirees who have taken an interest in conserving their savings while conserving the environment, then you’ve probably heard of dozens of ways you can save money by going green. A lot of the most common green money saving ideas include; recycling, switching to LED light bulbs, growing your own organic vegetable garden, etc. But, did you know that you can use vodka for soothing toothaches, curing poison ivy, shinning surfaces and getting stains out of clothes? Surprised? Well, this helpful spirit is just one of the many, lesser-known ways you can conserve money while going green. Check out the rest of this article for some great, not-so-common, green money saving ideas.
Use rechargeable batteries
“Well, that’s not uncommon,” you say? You’d be surprised how many households continue to use disposable batteries. It may not sound like much, but by switching to rechargeable batteries in your remote controls alone, you can save a good chunk of money over time.
Greenmodel your home
What’s Greenmodeling? Well, it’s kind of like remodeling but utilizing some of the same ideas to conserve energy around the house and decrease your bills. Here are just a few tips
- Weather strip your windows and drafty doors
- Install a programmable thermostat
- Fix your leaky faucets
- Install low-flow showerheads and toilets
- Buy Energy Star Appliances
Inflate you Tires
The President was right about this. You can save gas and money by making sure your tires are properly inflated.
Install a Tankless Water Heater
Well, that sounds like a daunting task.” It’s really a lot easier than you think and it can cut your hot water bill by nearly half.
Install Motion Sensors
By installing motion sensors on the lights in your home, you not only boost your security, but they can be a great energy saver as well. By only turning on when movement is detected, motion sensors are efficient ways of promoting energy conservation.
Oldies but Goodies
Some of the forgotten energy savers can be a great ways to save some money around the house.
- Hang your sheets and towels out to dry on a clothesline
- Use dish towels to dry your clothes instead of paper towels
- Protect your stored fabrics from moths with cedar shavings, rosemary or lavender. Smells great and you avoid using dangerous pesticides contained in mothballs.
Alright, so you probably already knew a few of these green money saving ideas. But, if you were able to pick up a couple of new tips to put to use, then you’ll be able to maximize your savings while doing the environment a world of good. Green money saving ideas are all around you. Always keep an eye out for ways to conserve energy and you’ll end up saving a big chunk of money at the same time.
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