response to original post which is here
Just wanted to give everyone an update to some easy changes we've been making to be a little more green.
1. Just changed my power bill to 100% wind energy. It actually saved us 25% since we were on a month to month plan. It was only 2/10ths of a cent more than the cheapest traditional power plan so how could I not?
Yearly savings $300-$350
2. Signed up for curb-side recycling. Almost half of our weekly "garbage" can be easily recycled. All I had to do was call our trash company. They come to pick it up for the first time tomorrow.
Yearly cost $48
3. Last month I started taking a sack lunch to work 4 days a week(I let myself go out for a long lunch 1 day a week wherever I want). Fast food isn't very healthy and all those bags and containers end up in the landfill. Plus it gives me more down time during my lunch break since I am no longer wasting half my time driving to lunch places and back. Of course I'm saving money too.
Yearly savings $500-$600
So there you have it. 3 easy changes.
Yearly differences: net $750-900 in savings, 50-60 fewer trash bags in the landfill, and all our electricity will come from renewable sources. More changes to come so I'll keep everyone posted.
Thanks for the read.
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