Going green is a great way to do your part for the planet that we all live on. Many people aren’t too sure about it, though, because several green choices cost quite a bit of money. While that is true that it is not free to take part in some of the activities that are more environmentally friendly, there are still many things you can do to help out our planet that will cost you very little to nothing at all. Continue reading to learn some of the things you can do that are both green and budget friendly.
Make it a habit to turn off anything that uses electricity when you are finished using it. When you are finished using a light, automatically turn it off. Do the same for any radio you are using, the computer, your television or anything else you use that uses electricity. If you make an effort to turn these items off when you are finished with them, before long you will be turning them off without giving it a second thought and saving quite a bit of electricity in the process. Not only should you turn them off, but studies now show that electric items that are plugged in use electricity, even when they are powered off. By taking a few minutes to unplug these items, you are helping save electricity, too. By taking a few minutes to help the planet, you are also helping out your bank account when you have a lower electric bill.
Another way to save electricity is to hang your clothes out to dry. Depending on where you live, you may not be able to always do this, but even doing it during the times of year that are conducive to it, you can still help save electricity. Dryers use a lot of electricity and they also cause a lot of wear to your clothes. By hanging your clothes to dry, you are saving wear and tear as well as electricity and money.
Changing out your light bulbs can help you save money, although it will cost a little in the beginning. The newer, more energy efficient light bulbs use a lot less energy then the traditional light bulbs. Not only do they use less energy, but they last a lot longer, too. While you will pay a little bit more in the beginning for these bulbs, they will help you save money on your electric bill, and they will save you money when it comes to buying light bulbs since they will last a lot longer.
You can also recycle to help out the environment. The first thing you will want to do is check with your local recycling office and find out what items they recycle, when they accept recycling and how they want the items brought it. Once you have this information, you can set up a small area in your home to house your recycling, and make it a habit to recycle all the items you use that are able to be recycled.
There are quite a few ways you can be green even if your budget does not allow for big changes. Use the tips shared in this article and you can do your part.