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Simple Tips to Go Green and Save Cash at the Same Time - Part 2
By Mitchell Earwood

Here are six simple tips to help you to Go Green and save money at the same time. In part two of this series we will focus primarily on saving energy using our transportation resources.

1. Walk whenever possible

First, the most obvious tip. Walk whenever possible, ride public transportation, carpool, and as a last resort drive your car. Can you walk to work? Can you walk to the bus or train? Maybe you will need to allow a few minutes of additional time in the morning to walk to the train or bus, but think of the savings if everyone else does the same. If you happen to be relocating, consider moving close to where you work. Suburban sprawl has made it difficult to walk anywhere. Of course property costs more in the city or nearby, but you also must consider your transportation costs. Recently as the cost of gasoline hit record levels, many people began questioning their long commute to work, and the wisdom of living so far away.

2. Consider moving to a smaller house or apartment

Consider moving to a smaller house or apartment. One of the big advantages to moving further away from the city is being able to afford a larger dwelling for the same amount of money. What many people did not consider was the rising costs for heating and air conditioning for these mansions. As energy costs will likely continue to rise for the foreseeable future, these properties will become less desirable with buyers looking for more energy efficient homes.

3. Keep your car tires inflated properly

Keep your car tires inflated properly according to pressure setting in the owner’s manual. Most automobiles have a sticker on the door frame that lists the correct inflation pressure for the tires. Do not use the pressure setting found on the sidewall of the tires as this is the maximum pressure and not the recommended value. The recommended value is set by the automobile designer based on the weight of the vehicle and should be followed closely. Under inflated tires cause more rolling resistance and waste fuel. Over inflated tires wear out more quickly and result in a rougher ride. Having the tires balanced and rotated regularly will prolong the life of the tires and save you money at the same time.

4. Consider purchasing a scooter or motorcycle

Consider purchasing a scooter or motorcycle if you make most of your trips alone. Some regions of the country work better than others for this, particularly the warmer climates. The fuel savings will be amazing. A special license may be required in your area. If you are new to riding, please take one of the weekend safety courses. The course will enhance your enjoyment of riding and might even save your life.

5. Buy in bulk as much as possible

Buy in bulk as much as possible to help avoid unnecessary packaging and smaller containers. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generate some 80 million tons of waste from packaging, labeling and empty containers. That’s about one third of the country’s overall total for solid waste! When you buy in bulk you save considerably in packaging, labeling and containers. And guess what - by buying in bulk you saving money at the same time.

6. Recycle your printer ink cartridges

Recycle your printer ink cartridges wherever possible. Some printer manufacturers have schemes to help with this. Use them! Over 200 million used printer ink cartridges end up in landfills in the US alone. When you consider Europe, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, and any number of other countries, then you can see why recycling YOUR used printer ink cartridges makes sense. Some drug stores and office supply houses have their own program for refilling the cartridges at a fraction of the price of new ones.

In summary, these six tips only scratch the surface. Brainstorm and try to think on ways that you can save energy and money. Together we can make a difference in the world today. More ideas are available at How To Go Green.

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