Line Your Pockets With 'Green' Money!

If you want to have more money saved while helping the environment, you'll be pleased to learn you can do both at the same time. Living a greener lifestyle can save you greenbacks while benefiting the Earth. However some consumers are scared away by the prospect of expensive setup fees. Rather than getting in over your head financially by trying to setup elaborate systems, start small and implement changes that are affordable, easy and able to be sustained over long periods of time.

Although one person's changes may not seem like very much, many people can make a huge difference if each one makes one small change. The strategies for helping the environment while padding your wallet are workable and can be implemented by the average person.

Read on to learn more about easy ways to go green while saving money:

Trade in your old bulbs for compact fluorescent light bulbs. While these twisty bulbs are more expensive to purchase, they last years. This means they pay for themselves in no time. And, compact fluorescents use less energy than traditional style light bulbs. When you think about all the used light bulbs in the landfills you will see yet another reason to switch to these type of bulbs.

Rather than using the dryer, hang clothes on a clothesline. On a sunny day this is the perfect way to dry your clothes. Using a clothesline gives your apparel a fresh scent and helps you conserve energy and save on your electricity bill.

When using your washing machine, use the cold water setting. This is a no-brainer because cold water does not require the use of your water heater. There are even special detergents made for consumers who want to use their cold water setting.

Also, make sure your laundry loads are full before running the washer. By washing small loads you are wasting both power and water. The solution is simple -- just wait until you have a full load of dirty clothes before using the washing machine.

This rule also applies to the dishwasher. Wait until your dishwasher is full before running it, and use the energy saver setting if your machine has one.

Using public transportation or carpooling can conserve gas and extend the life of your car. Not only that, but the polluting emissions being let into the atmosphere are reduced. Your city may or may not offer a free incentive or discount deals for public transportation. You can check with your local department of transportation. Even better, consider walking or taking a bike where you need to go. This is good for your body, your wallet and the environment.

There are changes you can make around the house as well. For example, a programmable thermostat can save energy and money by adjusting the temperature in your home automatically. This is much better than running your heat or cooling system all the time. Another way to make your home more energy efficient is to add more insulation. By increasing your attic insulation by a few inches, you can keep the temperature cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter by reducing air leakage.

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