Buy a Brita water filter to store in the fridge; this saves money on bottled water & plastic from the environment
Purchase a reusable water bottle; fill it up from the brita or with tap water (which is clean as bottled!) to save money and the environment
Remember, most things that you drink out of, are recyclable! Glass bottles, cans, plastic bottles, cartons, solo cups - send these items right into the recycling bin
Eat Sustainably
Purchase reusable dishes, utensils and cups rather than wasting money on single-use paper or plastic items
Dump or rinse out your recyclables - this ensures that excess foods/liquids don't spoil a batch of recyclables
Buy non-perishable food in bulk! This cuts your costs as well as the amount of packaging used to wrap each individual item
Try buying used (and often cheaper) items through sites such as Ebay, or Craigslist
Use re-usable packaging when moving - for example load up a laundry basket or suitcase with clothes instead of wasting tons of trash bags. If you do use items such as cardboard boxes - be sure to break them down and recycle after
When considering TVs, buy one that is Energy Star certified. These TVs save energy without compromising television quality
