We are all increasingly feeling the fact that we need to assist the environment in the face of global warming.  The majority citizens would like to “go green”, but think that it would be more expensive to change their current ways than just to carry on as they have always done.

Well, the excellent news is that you can save money while going green.  You can adopt all kinds of environmentally friendly patterns that will keep a significant serving of your hard earned finances firmly in your pocket.

Isn’t that the best of both worlds?  You get to do your bit for the benefit of mankind, spending less in the act!

Strategy Number 1:

Want to save the environment from one ton of carbon every year?  begin now by only filling the kettle with the exact amount of liquid you really require every time.  Most people fill their kettles to the top.  They waste electricity – and their money – in the process.

Strategy Number 2:

If you use commercial cleaning products in your home, quit it!  They are not cheap to purchase and not cheap to make.  You can make your own cleaner from a mixture of vinegar, salt, and baking soda.  It will clean perfectly, and it will contain no toxic chemicals, thereby aiding the environment.  It will cost a lot less too.

Strategy Number 3:

Eat at home more often.  Americans eat out approximately five times a week!  Meals that are prepared commercially are costly and may contain chemicals and ingredients that are less than really good for you.  Go for the healthier option and save your money.  The environment will benefit from a little less commercial cooker activity too.

Strategy Number 4:

Turn down the thermostate.  You can save a lot of money by simply turn down the heat in your home by a couple of degrees. If you want to, you can find one of the many free crochet afghan patterns available and make a crochet afghan.  Crochet afghans are warm and cozy and you can save money by lowering the heat a couple of degrees.

Strategy Number 5:

Use your dishwasher!  This is one appliance that really uses less energy than the manual alternative.  Dishwashers are very efficient devices.  They use less water than someone standing over a sink ordinarily does, and they generally clean dishes better too.  Just make sure that you do the dishwasher with a full load.