By Charissa with 5 Comments
Did you know that a simple shift in your habits will help you save money and the planet? You heard that right. You don’t have to radically change your lifestyle to start making a difference in the world. Shift Your Habit by Elizabeth Rogers tells you just how. The 279 page book published by Three Rivers Press is divided into nine chapters and covers such topics as Home and Garden, Food and Drink, Kids, Work, and even Transportation and Travel. I picked it up while I was visiting Seattle.
Packed full of tips to help you reduce costs and waste, Rogers’ book is a must-have for anyone wanting to live in a conscientious manner well within their means. For example, using cruise control while driving long distances can save you as much as $70 in costs per year if you use it for a quarter of the miles you drive on average. The reason behind this is “that the smallest changes in pressure on the gas pedal can still eat up your gas dollars”. If you’re living on tight budget, this type of savings in substantial.
Rogers also suggests making the following “Super Shifts”:
As a travel lover, I especially enjoyed the chapter on Transportation and Travel. Camping in a national park or forest can save a person up to $2,000 in accommodations over a two week period of time. Instead of forgoing your next trip, why not check out some of the free campsites offered by the Bureau of Land Management?
You don’t have to sacrifice comfort to save money. By gradually making shifts in your life, you spend less and stop wreaking havoc on the planet. Doesn’t it feel good to make real changes that you can see and benefit from?
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These are good tips Charissa. At home, my dad used to have this bad habit of watching TV until he falls asleep. A total waste of energy because even if there's a timer, it still consumes power. The utility bill got really high one time and so he was forced to changed this habit.
Recycling and reusing have always been a good idea in order for you to save money. Instead of throwing away your old stuff, find a way to reuse them. As much as possible, avoid moving to another place because they every time you do so, you throw away your old stuff. Some of these items are not even used and it’s just a waste to throw them away.
If you want to take saving the planet bit further, you might want to check your current electricity provider about their power source and see if they are using renewable energy. If not, well, you might want to start using solar panels or wind turbines in your home. Just saying. :)
Saving money is good idea but How? reducing costs and wasting are 2 ways. For me, I think sending money to the bank is more benefit and suitable.
It doesn't only apply to your computer. Turning off your electronics as well as your other home appliances and then removing the plugs from the power outlet can definitely make a lot of difference to your monthly electricity bill.
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