We all want to do what we can for the environment and save money in the process. But, as a renter, you and your roommates don’t want to invest a lot of money in your temporary residence.
First, estimate what each appliance in your apartment cost you per month to use - that will give you a sense as to where you’re spending your money (or Watts, as the case may be). Next, the EPA provides some helpful tips to cut down on your energy costs.
Bottom line, buying energy efficient appliances doesn’t really work for renters, so here are some free (or inexpensive) things you can do around your apartment to save both money and the planet:
If these are too cumbersome to tackle, the one easy way for renters to save the planet and money is to pay your bills online. You would be surprised by what you could save yourself, and the environment, by switching to electronic billing and payments - calculate your savings and PayItGreen. WilliamPaid will make it easy for you to PayItGreen even if your landlord is still into cutting down trees - you can pay your way, securely and online. Is green your new favorite color?
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