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Friday, October 17, 2008

Recycle and Save Money

In these uncertain days of the credit crisis and economic slowdown, we would all like to do something to save our money. Not only that but we have the environment to think about. The "green" movement is many years old, but thanks to the pressure on our pockets has begun to rapidly and increasingly companies and individuals trying to recycle and reuse. What exactly can we do as individuals to help the environment, and how much of the impact this has on our pockets?

things turn off

This old advice still applies today, but surprisingly, most people still do not follow it. I can almost guarantee there is a device in your house you leave the standby mode - either your laptop or your Sky box or something that is constantly charging as your electric toothbrush or razor. What could be everything from waste a minute or two per day, if you wait until warm again, but in the course of a year you hundreds of pounds of your e-bill.

The same goes for your heating - many of us have heating on a timer, but if it is not too cool just turn it off, or on another jumper! A great tip is to turn off the radiators in the rooms you do not use - the back bedroom, for example, that only as a storeroom. Of course you do not want it to get totally freezing, but turning the heating to a minimum stops wasted energy and you can still cozy and warm in the rooms you use.

Freecycle

Freecycling is a good opportunity , Get rid of unwanted items and new things for free - people give away all types of old books to children's toys to furniture. Subscribing to your nearest Freecycle group is simple and you can all your unwanted bits and pieces there instead to the top. Free Cycling can also help you to save money by buying less - you may find that you have a new wardrobe, for example, for free instead, to buy. If you do not have a local Freecycle group enter your unwanted things for charitable purposes instead - many charitable organizations in plastic bags by your mailbox for you to fill, and each area has its share to charities shops.

recycling

Many household goods can be recycled from plastic bottles and plastic glasses on paper products and glass. Most local councils have recycling and collections, if you select "Get in touch they give you a" green box "for all your recyclable waste. This will not save you a lot of money, but there is more to know what you use.

trading on your phone

Your old cell phone can be recycled and reused if you are in the rear part of a Drawer, the benefits of the many online services and send us your in. There will be exchanged for cash - everything from a few pounds to more than a hundred depending on the model.

Join a library

Libraries these days have books, DVDs and computer games to offer, so if you have your local library can be hundreds in the course of a year. In addition, reduces the amount of the new products you buy to reduce your waste output too.

All these changes are small enough to be a part of your life and make you think about the resources you use. At the end of the month, you will notice the extra cash in the bank and helps the environment is apparently more worthwhile.

 

Sylvia Kittens lives in Harrogate, England

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