We get a lot of people asking if living more sustainably means “spending more money”. Not necessarily my friend. If you get excited about becoming more environmentally conscious with your daily actions while saving some bucks along the way, this article is for you.
There’s another benefit to being eco-friendly other than just helping out our planet Earth: it turns out that most often becoming sustainable pays off with saving money. And time!
Even though some of the tips of extreme ways to save money might cost a few dollars up front, but at the end of the day, it will save you cash, with the bonus of making you feel good about your decisions. Gotta start thinking long-term!
Note: in this list, we have included loads of helpful links to guides and products that will make you save money while being more sustainable.
Top tips for saving money + being more sustainable
- Cut back on alcoholic drinks, cigarettes, etc Besides smoking or drinking damage your health, (and incredibly expensive!), especially cigarettes are bad for the environment and its wildlife. Plus, the fact that Worldwide about 4.5 trillion cigarettes are littered each year.
- Buy in-season produce and fill in your basket with veggies and fruits that aren’t wrapped in plastic. The more waste you take at home the more trips to the bin. Time + Money + Waste
- Even better, if you can, start your first organic garden.
- If you do have a garden, then check out this composting guide for beginners, as it is one of the most positive ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
