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Save Green by Going Green

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Here’s an excellent article that reiterates that you can save money while becoming more green.

But what about costs? Yes, there is an upfront investment in money and time, but the payoff is clear. Even during this recession, as you focus on the bottom line and try to save wherever possible, you can actually reduce operating expenses through green initiatives. In fact, relatively small investments can yield big potential returns. Plus, consider the additional benefits that sustainability can lead to: more effective recruiting, improved worker productivity, lower absenteeism, better employee retention, and enhanced corporate branding.

The article has lots of great suggestions. You can find it at LEED the Way with Sustainability: Go Green without Spending Too Much Green.

An Energy Reduction Competition

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Here’s an article about eight streets competing to reduce their energy consumption. What a great idea.

It would be nice for our own streets to receive £30,000 (or the equivalent) to make our homes greener - however most of the techniques mentioned by the winners were small changes in their behavior, not huge changes in their homes.

In fact they even state it…

“We wouldn’t describe ourselves as eco-warriors, but by making a few simple changes to our routine, we saved energy and money.” As part of the project, the family received a new boiler and kettle and a “smart metre” to monitor their energy use. “We were shocked by some things; for instance, the iron and kettle, which both use loads of electricity. We now try to iron less and only fill the kettle with the water we need. We’ve also ditched our electric lawnmower and use a manual one.”

Little changes can make a big difference for both our savings and for our environment. Don’t wait for a competition. Start making those changes yourself.

You can read the rest of the article at The Independent.

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