By Susan Wilson, MBA
I’m all about taking action now to have opportunity for a
prosperous tomorrow. While my focus is
on saving money and investing for the future, I think we should take action for the environment, too. Our planet earth could benefit from
our healthy lifestyle. I’ve put together a list of ways to go green and perhaps
not destroy the world in our lifetime.
Cut your commute: hybrid or electric
or just high mileage?
None of the above; save the old car. Don’t waste
it and send another vehicle to the rust pile.
Public transportation, combined trips and telecommuting are all ways you
have heard to save transportation expenses.
Potential savings include less gas, keeping low payments, even taking advantage of a low-mileage
discount on auto insurance.
Take care of accounts online
It's so easy with instant access to your balance,
direct deposit, and statement delivery, automatic bill paying service with no
stamps, envelopes or checks. Look at how
to switch at www.payitgreen.org/consumer
I grew up drinking water from the
hose...
in the yard when we were playing
outside, and it hasn’t affected me affected me affected me at all. Seriously, this bottled water craze has gone
too far. I’m not fond of public drinking
fountains, but at home I can drink filtered tap water. Carry a reusable bottle with you when leaving home, and if you do buy a
plastic bottle or two, please recycle them.
Actually use your local library
Moms, this is especially true for you.
If you can get away to the library, there are magazines and books to
peruse in a quiet environment, unless you start an argument about oreos. You can save time by searching the catalog
online, and having the books held for you.
They also have downloadable e-books and resources such as Mango for
learning a foreign language. How does
this prevent global warming? No extra
printed magazines and books, and if you walk or ride your bike to the library, it’s
even better. Try this
return-on-investment calculator.
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