Save Money, Save The World

It's been quiet around here. I'm not sure why, just haven't had a lot to say. Its been too hot to say anything. I've been too tired.

Enough of the blah blah woof woof. He's something I found recently and I am proud to say that I do most of it...
10 Ways to Go Green and Save Money
1. CFLs. Change all your light bulbs.
2. Energy-efficient appliances. Energy Star
3. Buy used if possible. There are several swapping websites
4. Make your own coffee.
5. Eat in more.
6. Ride a bike, walk, carpool.
7. Gas-saving driving. This and #6 are about the same as far as I am concerned but if you must drive get a hybrid of an high MPG car
8. Less waste. Packaging...Buy fresh produce and choose products that aren't packaged heavily. Recycle the packaging once you get something
9. Insulation. We really need to check this in our house but with temps like the have been this month we really need to work on fixing this, it will probably help our already super efficient HVAC.
10. Push mower. Yeah right! My yard is too big for this BUT you can find alternative groundcover. Find a nursery that specializes or features native plants (not lowes or home depot) and find a nice ground cover.

Easy stuff

Easy stuff you can do to help the environment, your wallet, and your energy bill:

1. Turn off electrics and electronics when not in use...if you're not going immediately back to watch the TV or play on the computer then turn it off. Turn the lights off when you leave the room.

2. Only run dishwashers and washing machines when they are full.

3. Stop eating out, especially fast food. You will save a shitload of money by cooking your own and you cannot believe the amount of energy that is used to get your Big Mac & Fries on that tray. Besides cooking can be fun, especially when you have someone to do it with. It slows you down, which is good for your well-being and your digestion. You eat better quality and potentially less quantity when you cook it yourself.

4. Eat more fruits & veggies. It will save you money, it requires less energy to produce and it's healthier. Go to the library and pick up a copy of the New Moosewood Cookbook and you will see that you can do many wonderful, simple dishes without meat.

5. Take shorter showers and turn the water off while you brush your teeth. There's a possibility it might lead to a longer shower, if you're lucky you might have someone to shower with you might be able to save a lot of water.