How to Be Greener, Save Energy and Save Money

I know everyone is trying to save some money this winter, so with that in mind, I found this article and thought it was a good one to share. Not only can going green help the enviornment, it can save us some money too!

With the increasing amount of news stories about living a 'greener', more 'eco-friendly' life, it is easy to get lost in all the information given about this topic. Fear not, it is easier than you think to become more 'green', and at the same time, save some extra cash to spend on the things that are worth spending money on.

By using simple steps, it is clear to see how you can save money on your heating, electric and water bills. The following steps will show you how you can join the increasing amount of people who are living a more 'greener', more 'eco-friendly' lifestyle.

Easy ways to save electricity:
Turn TV's, DVD players, games consoles off at the plug when not in use. Some appliances use up to 90% of their power when on standby, so switch them off at the plug to save electricity and money. Line dry clothes to save energy from your tumble drier. Tumble driers are the second biggest energy user in the home after the fridge.
If the weather is poor, you can always use a clotheshorse to dry your
clothes.

Use energy efficient lighting around the home. Although energy efficient lighting seems expensive at present, energy efficient light bulbs can last up to 10 times longer, and use only 25% of energy used by standard lighting. In the long run, the bulbs will pay for themselves.

Easy ways to save water:
By turning taps off when shaving and when brushing your teeth, you can save
at least 6 litres of water per minute. If your taps leak, you could be wasting
up to 5,500 litres of water per year, so always replaced your taps faulty
washers.

Storing water in the fridge will stop you running the tap for long periods to get cold water. Switch to watering the garden with a watering can. You can water your plants directly at the base so that the water goes straight to their roots, not on the leaves. Remember to water your plants in the evening to reduce evaporation.

Easy ways to save heat:
Turning your thermostat down by 1 degree, you can save up to 10% on your heating bill each year.

Use energy saving window blinds to help trap warm air inside the home in cold weather, and direct sunlight out during hot weather. These types of blinds are around the same price as standard blinds, and can help you save money on your heating bills. Why would anyone want to waste money on blinds that increase your heating bill?

* By following these simple steps, it is easy for anyone to save energy, and save some extra cash to buy the things that are actually worth buying. Easy Green Store is a UK based website specializing in energy saving, green products and energy saving tips. Please visit our website for other tips to help you save energy and money.

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