There are hundreds of no-brainer ways to save money while saving the planet . . . well, maybe not saving, but certainly helping. From carpooling to turning off the lights, from using energy efficient appliances to reducing, reusing, and recycling, environmental best practices are often better for your budget too.

The key to simultaneously reducing your carbon footprint while saving money is threefold. First, buy less stuff to begin with. Second, when you do make consumer choices, seek the best quality, highest efficiency product available. Three, optimize, optimize, optimize—turn idle appliances off, put electronics on the lowest energy setting, and keep devices clean and filtered so they’ll run more efficiently and last longer, ultimately saving you money.

We all need a little motivation once in a while. If doing good by the planet isn’t enough to keep you in eco-check, then consider the financial benefits.

This week I’ll give you The Top 5 No-Brainer Ways to Save Money While Saving the Planet with tips on
Changing Your Lightbulbs
Optimizing Your Computer Settings
Using Energy Star Appliances
Greening Your Transportation
Lowering Your Heating Bill
And Obviously Saving Money
Stay tuned for a plethora of pound-stretching planet-savers.

Posted on October 16th, 2007 by Olivia Zaleski