The other week, we reviewed 10 ways to live green for less, endeavoring to make living green seem less perfect, less intimidating, and less expensive.
Here are 10 more methods of accomplishing both savings and relief from eco-guilt:
1. Dark is good - this seemed obvious only a generations ago, but we've lost the knack of being careful with resources. By keeping lights off during the day and turning them off as we leave rooms, we'll save on electricity and conserve.2. Running water hidden tooth brush - teaching my kids to turn off the water while they brush their teeth has gotten much easier now that I've kicked that bad habit. It's wasteful of water.
3. Sweet greens - Less meat, more greens is good for the pocketbook as well as the health of your family and the environment.
4. Weekly or bi-weekly grocery trips - It's so much easier to save money on groceries and plan health-conscious, less-processed, and therefore greener meals by making fewer trips to the grocery store. We've nearly kicked our thrice weekly runs by planning and making lists.
5. Fun with buses - Granted, taking the car from point A to point B makes the most sense in terms of efficiency as well as time. During the school year, particularly, it's not realistic for my family to use public transportation to get around. But this summer, we've taken the bus a few times as a novelty and the kids have a great time. This doesn't work when both parents work full-time, but if you have the time, it's fun to plant the idea of public transportation being an adventure rather than a chore.
For more ways to live green (without breaking the bank) go here...
