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Green Living on a Budget

October 12th 2009 12:51
Many families would like to go green, but feel they cannot afford it. However, there are many easy ways to help the environment while on a budget.

Going green is something that can be accomplished by everyone! Here are some easy ways to help the environment while saving money.

If you drive a gas-guzzler, you may have a hard time trading it in. If you could use less gas, you would save money and help the environment. Consider walking, biking, or using public transportation. Planning your trips and grouping as many into one trip will save gas.

Do you have a baby? Believe it or not, you can parent green, too! Breastfeeding, cloth diapering, and homemade baby food are environmentally friendly and budget friendly, too. If you need more information on these natural parenting methods, simply use the Internet to search for information and web articles.


When you go shopping, do you come home with a ton of plastic bags? These bags are horrible for the earth, and humans use a large amount of them every year. Some stores will take back your used bags, and there are many creative ways to use them at home. However, most stores sell reusable shopping bags for a low price. They typically cost a dollar a bag, and a great option for the environment.

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