Life as a Dare

Making Every Moment Count

  • About Me
    • Contact Me
    • What I’ve Been Up To
    • Privacy Policy
  • Faith
  • Relationships
  • College
    • The Professional Collegiate Series
    • The Freshman’s Guide to College Series
  • Lifestyle
    • Health
  • Work with Me
    • Advertise
    • Speaking Events
You are here: Home / Lifestyle / 7 Ways to Save Money by Going Green

7 Ways to Save Money by Going Green

21 Jan

Over the last few months I’ve been obsessively researching going green tips to help me create a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. 

Since about June or so I’ve been slowly making changes to create a more waste-free life (I’m nowhere near there, but I aim to eventually), and with every change I’ve made I’ve noticed something: going green is actually really great on your wallet.

Once I started thinking about it, it made a lot of sense–when you’re living a green lifestyle, a few things are going to happen that help you get the most out of the products you use.

I have noticed a real change in spending habits whenever I am focusing on green living. So here are 10 going green life-truths that I’ve found really make a notable change in how fat my wallet is and I thought I’d share them with you now!

Going green doesn't need to be expensive--in fact, it can save you money! Here's how to live eco-friendly and save money!

1. Going green helps you buy fewer products 

If you’re focusing on reducing your environmental impact, you naturally buy fewer products. Buying fewer products = spending less money = more money in your bank account. It’s pretty simple, really.

2. You use more raw ingredients rather than pre-made items

For example, instead of buying a hot chocolate at Starbucks for around $4, I can make my own at home for around 15 cents using cocoa powder, sugar, and a bit of cinnamon or just buying hot chocolate powder in bulk. There’s no comparison.

3. You actually use the products you have  

If you’re focused on reducing waste, you are more likely to actually use the products you have. Instead of hoarding 27 different body butters, you actually use the ones you have instead of buying more.

4. You make your own food

I know, I know, I’ve starting to sound like a broken record, but making your own lunches can save you so much time and money! As well, you’re creating less packaging waste since you can use re-usable containers to bring it to school or work. Think about it: even if you just bought a 6-inch sub every weekday, that’s about $25 a week, whereas you can make yourself lunches out of leftovers for less than $7 a week (Monday-Friday) quite easily. That’s saving $18 a week. Over the next 5 years, packing a lunch has saved you a whopping $4,680. 

Going green can save you enough money to go to PARIS! Check it out:

Click To Tweet

5. You invest in a few, reusable items

Although this can seem at first like you’re spending more money, look at it long term: instead of buying a bottled water on campus every day for $1, buying a $10 water bottle and then filling it up is saving you money in only two weeks. This is seen in so many things–cotton pads for taking off makeup, for instance, are about $2-4 a package which lasts me about 2 months on average. I sewed myself a bunch out of some old cotton flannel pyjamas for free and can re-use them until they fall apart in years. I know that’s not that much, but it’s a coffee every week!

6. You have lower electricity bill

By focusing on hand-washing dishes most of the time and turning off lights we cut our electricity bill by about $5-7 a month, which is about a 15% decrease for us (Who doesn’t want 15% off their electricity bill?!)

Going green isn’t just good for the environment–it’s also good for your wallet:

Click To Tweet

7. You get creative

This may not seem like a money-saver, but as you’re trying to spruce up a room or make a new body butter you have to stretch yourself. What can you substitute in this recipe? How can you reorganize the decorations you already have all over the house to give this room new life? Are there any DIY projects you can create using rags or scrap fabric?

I’m working on a rag rug right now that is using up all my extra fabric from quilting and sewing projects over the years as well as clothing items that can no longer be worn. It’s saving us a ton of money since an area rug costs mucho dinero, it’s fun to make, and it uses up stuff that would have otherwise gone into a landfill!

What are some positive benefits of going green you have experienced? Share them in the comments below and we’ll chat! 

Going green doesn't need to be expensive--in fact, it can save you money! Here's how to live eco-friendly and save money!

Like this post? Click the image above to pin it to Pinterest!

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)

COMMENTS: Leave a Comment TOPICS: Lifestyle

More Posts you may like

  • This year, make your fitness goals stick all 12 months! Here are 5 ways to keep your New Year's Resolutions and get in shape!5 Ways to Make Your Fitness Goals STICK This Year
  • Tired of creating waste every day? Check out this ONE eco-friendly coffee switch you can make to make your morning routine more environmentally-friendly!One Simple Switch for an Eco-Friendly Morning Routine
  • Trying to figure out how to manage finances? It can be tricky, especially as a student or young professional not making very much! Here are some good habits to start NOW to set you up for financial success!Becoming YOU Week 2: Finances
  • Introducing the Becoming YOU Series

Like what you're reading?

Subscribe to get weekly newsletters that include exclusive content, behind-the-scenes look, sneak-peeks of what's to come, weekly round-ups of posts, and more!

Success! Thanks for joining! Now check your email to confirm your subscription and we'll be on our way :)

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

No spam here, pinky promise. And you can unsubscribe any time :) Powered by ConvertKit
« 5 Ways to Make Your Fitness Goals STICK This Year
I was on the Practical Christian Podcast with Travis Albritton! »

About Rebecca



Rebecca Danielle Lindenbach is a 21-year-old psych student living in Ottawa, Canada. Knitter, wife, guitar player, classic rock enthusiast.

This blog is to document the journey of a chronic worrier trying to living a life of simplicity, keeping her focus on what really matters. Read on for a satirical take on life from one millennial to another. Read more

Follow

Popular Posts

Living as an ENTJ Christian Girl

Living as an ENTJ Christian Girl

Why the Duggars Give Christianity a Bad Name

Why the Duggars Give Christianity a Bad Name

3 Reasons I Don’t Read Christian Fiction

3 Reasons I Don’t Read Christian Fiction

GET MY BOOK ON PRE-ORDER!

My book is available for pre-order! Buy it now and you'll get the Kindle automatically added to your library or get the physical version shipped to you as soon as they start printing it!

Get the ebook version!
Get it Paperback!
  • About Me
    • Contact Me
    • What I’ve Been Up To
    • Privacy Policy
  • Faith
  • Relationships
  • College
    • The Professional Collegiate Series
    • The Freshman’s Guide to College Series
  • Lifestyle
    • Health
  • Work with Me
    • Advertise
    • Speaking Events

rebeccalindenbach

We are trying the 1000 hours outside and honestly We are trying the 1000 hours outside and honestly it’s going better than I thought it would. I don’t know if we are going to hit 1000 but we are giving it a good shot!!
Been thinking a lot about this and how it pertains Been thinking a lot about this and how it pertains to the incarnation lately. 

Being called to forgive 70x7 times doesn’t mean you have to let someone hurt you that many times.
The weather outside is frightful. But the sweate The weather outside is frightful. 

But the sweater I knit to procrastinate during college is ~so delightful.~

Everyone knows my mom knits, but it’s actually a family tradition at this point! My goal over the next 5 years is to have as much of my wardrobe be hand-made as possible. 😁
Her face when I get her after a nap will always be Her face when I get her after a nap will always be one of my favourite things.
Listening to Marina sing “Why be a wallflower wh Listening to Marina sing “Why be a wallflower when you could be  a Venus flytrap” and honestly it’s just my whole mood.
It’s my first national daughters day. ❤️ Na It’s my first national daughters day. ❤️

Naming my kids is a sacred thing to me, and Connor and I choose names to be prayers over our kids. 

Vivian Louise, may you grow into a lively and renowned warrior, standing your ground with courage as you fight for all things that bring life and goodness into this world. 

You bring so much joy and vivacity to our little family. We love you so much. Happy daughters day.
COVID, but make it ✨dramatic✨ In all serio COVID, but make it ✨dramatic✨ 
 
 In all seriousness I feel like crap but got an overall mild case. Yay for masking and vaccines. 👏🏼 and the kids are doing fine, too, thank goodness. Connor is feeling crappy but overall it seems to have hit our family with a mild case, but definitely still feeling very crummy.
Load More... Follow on Instagram

COPYRIGHT © 2023 · THE JACQUI THEME BY BRAND IT GIRL

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.