Posted November 19, 2009 - 06:00 by Philip Brewer
Given the number of posts at frugality sites on how to make your own cleaning supplies (and the number of reads those posts get), the topic is obviously one of interest to the community. My take is that there's an easier way to save money on cleaning supplies than making your own: Use less.
Posted November 12, 2009 - 08:00 by Sierra Black
Even in this tough economy, there's a booming market in personal carbon credits. People are realizing that being "green" in an environmental sense is as valuable as being "green" in a financial one. Carbon offsets can be a great tool to reveal the true cost of our consumer choices. But they can also be fraudulent or foolish. Here's how to find the good ones.
Posted October 26, 2009 - 06:00 by Nora Dunn
The giant kitchen-beast that is your oven is not the most energy-efficient way to prepare your food. But sometimes only the oven will do the trick. Here are 19 ways to improve your oven’s efficiency, all the while cutting your costs and saving your money.
Posted October 9, 2009 - 07:00 by Marla Walters
Do you brag about your thrift-store finds? You might be overpaying! Find out about "dump" thrift stores.
Posted October 2, 2009 - 05:00 by Annalise Silivanch
Cleaning? Cooking? Ugh, you say. Make friends with it, compadre; they’ve got to be part of the frugal warrior’s toolkit. I look for ways to make it easier and cheaper, because when my frugal and eco-selves are in partnership, then I can feel my groove coming back.
Posted September 29, 2009 - 05:00 by Little House
I have become an avid small-garden and container gardener. In the process, I've also gotten very eco-conscious about what I put on my plants and in my garden. I began to research eco-friendly alternatives to fertilizers. The more I researched, the more I realized that I could make my own "fertilizer," or mulch, using my kitchen waste! Not only do I reduce my kitchen garbage, I reuse it to benefit my plants. I also save money by not having to purchase additional nutrients or replace dead plants very often. It's a three-for-one deal.
Posted September 24, 2009 - 05:00 by Karen Schiff
What's the top reason shoppers don't buy green? (Hint: It ain't cheap.) That's right. Price. So what's a frugal green shopper to do? Here are a few thrifty tips that can help eco-conscious consumers stretch their dollars and not get green-fleeced with greenwashed products.
Posted September 2, 2009 - 06:00 by Paul Michael
I heard an interesting story the other day. A radio DJ was annoyed because when he went to pick up his boarding passes from the check in counter, he was handed them without any kind of ticket wallet to keep them together. The reason: “It’s our effort to save the environment sir.” But was it really just an effort to save money?
Posted September 1, 2009 - 08:00 by Elizabeth Sanberg
Tired of getting a small $7 credit (or perhaps no credit at all) for curbside recycling in your city? Or perhaps you could use some cash for your old broken cell phones, laptops, or ink cartridges? These companies actually pay you to recycle.
Posted August 26, 2009 - 11:00 by Elizabeth Sanberg
There are countless green websites on the internet today, ranging from tips about green parenting to business ideas for eco entrepreneurship. But, what if you're looking for ways to save and even make money by going green? These websites will show you how to get free (used) stuff, save on travel, reduce electric bills, and more.
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