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Turn off lights, radio, television, and so on, when you are not in a room. A common simple idea that will save pennies a day, dollars in a year.
Don't drive if you can walk or take a bike. Not only will this save gas, but wear and tear on the car.
Don't buy knick knacks or items that are not needed.
If you must buy knick knacks, buy them cheaper from a second hand store. Used items are always more environmentally friendly.
Do not buy a newspaper. This can save hundreds of dollars a year.
Drink tap water rather than bottled water. Bottled water costs a lot, and tap water is often just as safe.
If you drink coffee, make your own at home, rather than getting coffee to go. Buy shade grown coffee beans. Making your own coffee can cut your coffee spending by more than four times
Shop at farmers markets, buying locally grown produce.
Breast feed your baby for at least a year. You can save a lot of money than if on formula.
Have a small family. Every human is a consumer, adding more consumers eats away at our environment, plus kids are costly.
Do not idle your car, any wait more than thirty seconds should mean turning the car off. This includes in drive through lines (which really should be avoided).
Reduce the amount of meat you eat. Have meatless meals and meat less days. A portion of meat should be no larger than a deck of cards.
Grow your own food. This is cheaper, and you can control what chemicals are used, preferably none!
Get pet chickens. You only need hens, not roosters, to get eggs. They also eat bugs!
Get reusable bags or bring the plastic bags back for a second or third use.
Replace lightbulbs as they burn out with energy efficient ones.
Look for energy efficient products, such as wind-up flashlights, and appliances that use less energy.
Do not give people gifts that they cannot, or will not, use just for the sake of giving gifts.
Unplug electronics when you are away for a long period of time.
Share your green habits with others, if your plum tree has an excess of fruit, pass some on to a neighbor. If you have items you cannot use, take them to a second hand store or give them away.