Improving the environment is easier than you think, and can help you save time and money. Find out how with these four tips:
1. Don’t idle: On frosty mornings, most vehicles only need about 30 seconds to warm up before hitting the road in the winter. Cutting down on idling is better for the environment and will save you precious minutes on your morning commute.
2. Host a clothing swap. Make an event out of it and invite friends to trade dresses, items they’ve changed their mind about, or kids’ clothes and toys.
3. Homemade food and drinks. Brew your own coffee at home or grab your travel mug before heading to your local coffee shop. Pack your lunch and snacks in reusable containers and always make sure to have a reusable water bottle on hand.
4. Set it and forget it. Save energy by using a programmable thermostat or an app on your smartphone to automatically set the temperature a few degrees lower when no one is home. On average, you can save two to three percent on heating bills for every degree your thermostat is turned down in colder weather.
