Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:09 pm
5 low cost ($5.00 or less) ways to go Green
The following is a list of things that you can do to go "Green" that cost $5.00 or less. This does not include initial out put for multiple use Items. You can factor those costs in if you like but over all I think you'll find that you'd probably buy these items anyway if you haven't already.
1. Use cloth bags to carry your groceries and other store purchases home.-- While the cost on the outset might be up to $15.00 you will make that up in three trips to the store for your groceries per bag so if you spend 45 for 3 bags and use each bag every time then 3 visits is all it takes. After that you're keeping plastic out of the waste stream and your doing it for free. If you haven't got $45 dollars to spend at one time try just one bag...
2. Get your Carry out in re-useable containers you bring in yourself-- When you call in to your favorite carry out place tell them you will be bringing your own containers and that you would like to have your carry out placed in them, (even if you have to wait a few extra minutes) Do this for "Doggie Bags" as well. when asked if you want a box say "No thank you, I brought my own."
3. Carpool, ride public transportation, walk or ride a bike--- Car pooling can be a great way for co-workers to get to know eachother or for neighbors. Public transportation allows you to meet new people and can get you most anywhere you need to go if you plan ahead. Walking or biking is not only great for the earth but it is also good for you. There are a lot of different opinions as to what you should walk to and what you should ride to my "opinion" do what you are comfortable with until you are ready to go further.
4.Wash your laundry in cold. The fact is detergents nowdays are formulated to work in hot warm or cold. Many old time detergents like Borax or standard Castile soap work just fine in cold as well.
5. Join a stream team or preservation group.--Just by simply being involved in community beautification projects you are making a huge difference in the environment and your own community and it doesn't cost you a dime just a couple hours in front of the Television.
1. Use cloth bags to carry your groceries and other store purchases home.-- While the cost on the outset might be up to $15.00 you will make that up in three trips to the store for your groceries per bag so if you spend 45 for 3 bags and use each bag every time then 3 visits is all it takes. After that you're keeping plastic out of the waste stream and your doing it for free. If you haven't got $45 dollars to spend at one time try just one bag...
2. Get your Carry out in re-useable containers you bring in yourself-- When you call in to your favorite carry out place tell them you will be bringing your own containers and that you would like to have your carry out placed in them, (even if you have to wait a few extra minutes) Do this for "Doggie Bags" as well. when asked if you want a box say "No thank you, I brought my own."
3. Carpool, ride public transportation, walk or ride a bike--- Car pooling can be a great way for co-workers to get to know eachother or for neighbors. Public transportation allows you to meet new people and can get you most anywhere you need to go if you plan ahead. Walking or biking is not only great for the earth but it is also good for you. There are a lot of different opinions as to what you should walk to and what you should ride to my "opinion" do what you are comfortable with until you are ready to go further.
4.Wash your laundry in cold. The fact is detergents nowdays are formulated to work in hot warm or cold. Many old time detergents like Borax or standard Castile soap work just fine in cold as well.
5. Join a stream team or preservation group.--Just by simply being involved in community beautification projects you are making a huge difference in the environment and your own community and it doesn't cost you a dime just a couple hours in front of the Television.
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