Save Money... While Saving the Planet

Save Money... while saving the planet! by Margaret De Stefano

Unfortunately, we’re all familiar with the current issues surrounding climate change and the state of our planet. Recently a team of meteorologists reported that so far 2020 has been the hottest year on record. Sadly, it is just going to keep getting worse. Here are some tips on how you can help save the planet while saving some money too: Use a Clothesline: Dryers can be incredibly convenient. However, dryers are also expensive to run and use a huge amount of energy. So, instead of switching on your dryer, try switching to a clothesline instead. Even if you don’t have an outdoor space, you could consider drying clothes inside your home or on your balcony. Use Power Adapters or Bars With On/ Off Switches: We seldom have enough power outlets in our homes, which is why many of us opt for power bars or adapters to provide us with more sockets. However, as many of us are in the habit of leaving items plugged in and switched on at the mains, a bar or adapter with an on/off switch is much more convenient, environmentally friendly and can reduce your energy bills! Buy a Reusable Water Bottle: Do you pick up a bottle of water at lunch every day? Or when you head out for a walk? Not only is bottled water expensive but the plastic bottles we then throw away end up in our oceans or in landfill, taking hundreds of years to break down. Switch to LED Lights: LED lights last much longer than your traditional energy-saving bulbs, which means that having them installed will save you money in the long run. One study found that they reduced carbon emissions by 570 million tons in 2018 alone.