Being Eco-friendly can, in many ways, keep money in your pocket and save the Earth at the same time. Here are some tips on how to do both:
Collect Aluminum Cans-You might raise a lot of money in the process. Sell the cans you collect to a local aluminum recycler and use the money for something fun or put away for a rainy day. Take old cell phones and batteries to your local Home Depot or Best Buy to get store credit for future purchases. Alternatively, you can join Swagbucks and trade-in your cell phones and mp3 players for Swagbucks (redeemable for Gift Cards and other really kool stuff).Turn Off Your Lights- Open your curtains, use organic candles, or just learn to walk in the dark. No seriously....Having babies have helped me adapt to walking around in the dark due to the many midnight "potty-time" sessions. I now can do without the kitchen light when JUST getting something from the fridge (it has a light all to itself).Open Windows- Use your AC less by opening windows on cool and windy days. Even Phoenix, AZ has a few of those, which makes it bearable to have the AC off and doors/windows open.Grow a Garden- Even if it's a small one, you can save money AND be eco-friendly by growing a few veggies or herbs. Join VeggieTrader and trade your goods with other local gardeners and you may not have to buy produce again!Don't buy paper for a while- You get it everyday in the mail, on your front door, on your car, etc....people give you free paper when they advertise. And if you print something out and mess up, use the other side. Carrie over at Money Saving Methods has some great ideas on this subject.I'm sorry for this post being super short, but I am really busy lately ::sobs::. I will elaborate a bit more on this post over the weekend when I find more ideas to save and be eco-friendly.
If you have any great ideas to add to my list, and/or would like me to post a link about your ideas, please leave me a comment. :)
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Saw on blogcatalog that you said you hadn't gotten any comments, so I'm first!
Appreciate the tip about bringing cell phones into HomeDepot for credit.
Didn't know they did that...
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Excellent post! I didn't know about the cell phone credit at Home Depot either. I have a few old ones that I am going to try and sell. Have you ever heard of these sites: http://www.cellforcash.com/, http://www.gazelle.com/recycle-and-sell-cell-phones, and http://www.sellyourcell.com/. Something I am definitely going to look into...
Thanks again! :)
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