Green – Money Crashers

20 Green Small Business Ideas for Eco-Friendly Entrepreneurs

Amy Livingston — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000

A focus on eco-friendly products or sustainable business practices can help your small business stand out from the competition. By making your business eco-friendly, you can make good money and help the earth — a win-win. Here are some green small-business ideas and opportunities to consider.

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11 Ways to Recycle Used Electronics for Cash in 2024

Sarah Graves — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:00:03 +0000

It can be tricky to dispose of old electronics since they contain toxic substances. But you can get paid for recycling them. Even nonworking devices are eligible thanks to elements like copper and silver, which means you can score cash, discounts, coupons, and gift cards from these companies.

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14 Disposable Items You Can Ditch to Save $1.5K This Year – Alternatives

Amy Livingston — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:00:32 +0000

You’d never throw money straight into a trash can. But if you’re like most people, you probably spend money every day on things that end up in the trash. You can ditch these disposable products by replacing them with reusable goods that do the same job for less money.

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Ways to Save Money by Conserving Water (Indoors & Outdoors)

Amy Livingston — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:00:09 +0000

By trimming your household water use, you can cut your water bill to keep more money in your pocket and possibly help fend off the next drought in your area. And in many cases, it takes only a few simple changes to save the planet and your dollars at the same time.

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6 Ways to Reuse Items to Save Money and Reduce Waste

Amy Livingston — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:00:24 +0000

We live in a throwaway society. All this waste is costly, both for us and for the environment. Whenever you choose to reuse, you’re making your life greener and cheaper at the same time. And there are many ways to trim both household waste and your personal budget.

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Is a Bidet Worth It? – Costs, Savings & Benefits to Consider

Brian Martucci — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:13:58 +0000

A bidet isn’t merely a novel way to clean your behind. Over time, it’s a potentially potent money-saving tool that can dramatically reduce or eliminate what you spend on toilet paper. These options can help you save money on household hygiene using a bidet attachment instead of TP.

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Green Energy Tax Credits for Home Improvement & Energy Efficiency

Brian Martucci — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:15:52 +0000

Minor efficiency upgrades are a fast, easy, and effective way to save money on utilities. But they don't permanently improve your home's ability to retain warm or cool air. Fortunately, these government tax credits and incentives can offset the cost of residential green energy projects.

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5 Home Vegetable Garden Ideas & Types You Can Start on a Budget

Amy Livingston — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:30:40 +0000

A home produce garden can have many benefits for your health and wallet. It offers a chance to save money on groceries while enjoying homegrown flavor and freshness. But the cost, space, and time requirements of gardening turn off some people. Fortunately, each of these problems has a solution.

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How to Get a Home Energy-Efficiency Audit & Assessment – Cost & Options

Brian Martucci — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:50:54 +0000

Energy costs can really impact household budgets, but a home energy audit can lower your monthly bill. Doing a DIY audit is easy, or you can hire a professional to do it for you. Find out how to do your own home energy audit, how to save on a professional audit, and which you should choose.

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How to Improve Home Efficiency After an Energy Audit – Costs & Savings

Brian Martucci — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 22:35:18 +0000

Home utility costs quietly eat into most of our monthly budgets, and using a home energy audit to help reduce your energy usage is great for both your wallet and the environment. Learn how to act on the findings of a home energy audit, how much the fixes could cost, and your potential savings.

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Carbon (CO2) Emissions Tax Explained – Pros & Cons, Alternatives

Amy Livingston — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 21:45:24 +0000

It’s official: Our planet is hotter than humans have ever seen it before. In August 2019, The New York Times reported the previous July was the hottest month on record, and the hottest five years in history had all occurred since 2014. And this growing heat is bringing a host of other extreme weather along with

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What Is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) – Comparison to Store-Bought Produce

Brian Martucci — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:45:55 +0000

My longtime girlfriend and I recently took a brief break from our busy lives to tie the knot. The whole experience was unforgettable, but one of the highlights was the amazing outpouring of generosity from our friends and family members, many of whom we hadn’t always been good about keeping in touch with. We got all

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Freegan Movement – Principles & Problems of Freeganism

Amy Livingston — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 02:15:02 +0000

One of the perks of living a frugal lifestyle is that it’s also a greener lifestyle. For example, when you bike to work instead of driving, you buy less gas and also produce less air pollution. Likewise, when you buy and eat less meat, you lower your grocery bill and also save fuel, water, and other resources. And, by getting

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Communal Living & Cohousing – Types & Benefits of Intentional Communities

Amy Livingston — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:55:35 +0000

For most Americans, housing is the single biggest expense in their personal budget. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average household spends more than 30% of its after-tax income on housing expenses, including rent or mortgage payments, utilities, maintenance, and furnishing. For single people, the figure climbs to more than 40% of after-tax income. One

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What Is Smart Growth – Urban Planning Principles, Benefits & Examples

Amy Livingston — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:55:35 +0000

Imagine that you live in a small town that’s experiencing a sudden population boom. Very soon, the town is going to have to add more housing and retail space. The town council has received several proposals from builders for this new development, and it’s trying to decide between two plans. Plan A involves expanding the town outward

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Cloth Diapers vs. Disposable – Cost, Types & How to Choose for Your Baby

Amy Livingston — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 02:10:31 +0000

Back when I was little, new parents had just one choice to make about diapers. They could use plain white cotton diapers, secured with safety pins and covered in plastic pants to protect against leaks, or they could use bulky, expensive disposable diapers. Cloth diapers were undeniably cheaper, but they were also a lot more work, and for working

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What Is Fair Trade and What Does It Mean? – Definition, Products & Facts

Amy Livingston — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 17:30:26 +0000

Take a stroll down the coffee aisle of any large supermarket, and there’s a good chance you’ll see at least one or two bags of beans sporting a little label that says “Fair Trade.” These bags don’t look obviously different from the others on the shelf, but their price is definitely on the high end – at

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