Seeing green…
Is it possible to “go green” and stay on a budget? First of all it’s important to understand the concept. Being ecology sensitive doesn’t necessarily mean only eating vegan or splurging on organic eggs. It does being good stewards of this planet, reducing waste and looking for ways to save energy. Actually, being green, if you stay away from overpriced hype, goes hand in hand with budgeting. Saving energy, for instance, also saves cash. In the early days of green awareness, coupons for items were few and far between. Now a savvy shopper can find everything from energy saving light bulb to pesticide free foods and cleaning supplies coupons.
Great resources for green coupons and rebates can be found at Pristine Planet, who offers an up-to-date inventory of merchants, along with an exciting shop full of products.
Try the “rainforest hemp tote” on sale for only $14.95 or the Prismiere Soak n Soap Showerhead, for only $9.95.
Link to Pristine Planet:
http://www.pristineplanet.com/coupons.asp
Here are some quick ideas to save the planet and your cash, too:
Reduce waste- Wherever possible, cut down on packaging. According to Pristine Planet’s resources, over 380 billion plastic bags are used by Americans every year. Pick up a few cheap totes and recycle your own packaging when shopping.
Save water and electricity- Using a low flow shower head can save up to half of water consumption. Shut faucets off when brushing teeth to reduce almost nine gallons of H20. Illustrate this for your kids by asking them to guess how many gallons of water are wasted by running tap water. A prop of several empty milk jugs can be used to demonstrate your point. Unplugging cell phone charges saves a bundle of electricity, folks. It just makes sense. Pick up energy savings light bulbs and replace them one by one for easy budgeting ecology.
Stop polluting- Chemicals from cleaning supplies are toxic to the waterways. When possible, use white vinegar for cleaning glass or discover baking soda’s cleaning properties. A paste of baking soda will scour dishes and clean sinks, while being 100% safe and cheap. White vinegar mixed with water in a spray bottle, will clean glass in an ecology smart jiffy.
Places to watch with frequent energy saving light bulb coupons or rebates are Walgreens and CVS, along with Ace Hardware. Save your CVS dollars and redeem them for cash off on these items for an extra bang in your Save-the-Planet budget.
These are but a few, “feel good” ways to go green without saying, “goodbye cash.”