Get cash and be green at the same time by being paid to recycle. RecycleBank will give you discount coupons at local stores just for recycling.
How it works?
Basically special bar codes indicate your RecycleBank account. You will accumulate points the more you recycle. Your recyclables will be set out in the front of your house just like any other trash, but put in a special bin for RecycleBank to pick up.
Currently the system is being implemented in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York. I wouldn't be surprised if it spreads to more states.
Your Rewards?
Though the reward isn't direct cash, it is being given in the form of $5 off a $25 purchase, $10 off the purchase of $50 worth of goods, or just simply 10 or 20% off.
How it works?
Basically special bar codes indicate your RecycleBank account. You will accumulate points the more you recycle. Your recyclables will be set out in the front of your house just like any other trash, but put in a special bin for RecycleBank to pick up.
Currently the system is being implemented in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York. I wouldn't be surprised if it spreads to more states.
Your Rewards?
Though the reward isn't direct cash, it is being given in the form of $5 off a $25 purchase, $10 off the purchase of $50 worth of goods, or just simply 10 or 20% off.
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Save Money Shopping and Help The Environment
0 Comments Published by Nick on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 10:03 AM.
Are you the kind of person that tends to buy in small sizes, but then needs to throw away a lot of packages and containers? Not only is this more costly, but it also puts a strain on the environment. By buying bigger packages, you will not only save money, but help the Environment.
Reusable products, simple said, can be used more than once, and therefore will end up saving you money in the long run.
- Buy cereal in a large box instead of in individual serving sizes.
- Buy juice in concentrates and use reuseable containers instead of single serving packages.
- Save money by buying bottled water in a large plastic jug instead of six packs of 16 ounce bottles. Reuse plastic water bottles.
- Buy large packages of sugar and flour.
- Avoid the small boxes of raisins and buy the same amount in the 24 ounce box.
Reusable products, simple said, can be used more than once, and therefore will end up saving you money in the long run.
- Use rechargeable batteries in toys, flashlights, radios. You can save $200 a year by using rechargeable batteries instead of disposables in one cd player used two hours a day.
- Use cloth diapers instead of disposable diapers. You'll save $600 per child by using a laundry diaper service instead of disposable diapers.
- Use a real camera instead of disposable ones. If you take 24 pictures each month you will save $144 each year.
- Many families spend over $260 each year on paper towels and napkins. Switch to cloth napkins, sponges, and cloth towels or wipes.
- Use washable plates, cups, and silverware for parties and picnics instead of disposable products.
- Use an electric razor or hand razor with replaceable blades instead of disposable razors.
- Buy high quality/long life tires. They cost less per mile traveled and reduce the problem of disposing of used tires.
- Use a washable commuter mug for your morning coffee and eliminate a Styrofoam or plastic cup every day.
- Bring bags to the market, either cloth ones or your old paper and plastic ones. Many markets will credit your bill for using your own bags. When buying only a few items, don't take a bag.
- Clean and service your appliances, computers, tools, and cars so that they will enjoy even longer lives. And, before you replace them, check to see if they are repairable. Consider sharing equipment that is used infrequently such as hedge clippers, pruners, fruit pickers, or chain saws.
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Ways to help the local Environment
0 Comments Published by Nick on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 8:59 AM.
There are easy ways to help the environment, save money, and at the same time be happier. By getting involved outside the house, not only do you not need to spend money, but you will be able to help your local environment stay clean. By out of the ordinary methods, you will most likely end up meeting new people, and keep things green.
ZenHabits.net:
"1. Get outdoors more. Go outside, take a walk through nature, hike through a forest or park or up a mountain, take a swim in a lake or river or ocean, explore, observe wildlife.
2. Commute by bike or by walking. I’m not saying you have to do it every single day (although some people do it), but even once a week can add up to saving a lot of fossil fuels and global warming over time. For tips on commuting to work by bike, read this article.
3. Do a clean-up. Every now and then, you’ll see some community organization doing a clean-up — a park, a beach, a road. Join in if you can. Or just do one with family and friends. Or organize your own, getting together a bunch of community groups.
4. Use less energy at home. There are a ton of ways to do this: use compact florescent lightbulbs, set your thermostat lower (for heating) or higher (for cooling), insulate, use less hot water, dry clothes using a clothesline, turn things off when they’re not in use, get energy efficient appliances, etc.
5. Buy less, or buy used. Start reducing the amount of stuff you buy, and when you do buy stuff, look to buy it used if possible. Or get it used, for free, through others in your area who don’t want the item anymore. Yard sales, thrift shops, Craigslist.org, Freecycle.org and friends and family are good ways to do this."
ZenHabits.net:
"1. Get outdoors more. Go outside, take a walk through nature, hike through a forest or park or up a mountain, take a swim in a lake or river or ocean, explore, observe wildlife.
2. Commute by bike or by walking. I’m not saying you have to do it every single day (although some people do it), but even once a week can add up to saving a lot of fossil fuels and global warming over time. For tips on commuting to work by bike, read this article.
3. Do a clean-up. Every now and then, you’ll see some community organization doing a clean-up — a park, a beach, a road. Join in if you can. Or just do one with family and friends. Or organize your own, getting together a bunch of community groups.
4. Use less energy at home. There are a ton of ways to do this: use compact florescent lightbulbs, set your thermostat lower (for heating) or higher (for cooling), insulate, use less hot water, dry clothes using a clothesline, turn things off when they’re not in use, get energy efficient appliances, etc.
5. Buy less, or buy used. Start reducing the amount of stuff you buy, and when you do buy stuff, look to buy it used if possible. Or get it used, for free, through others in your area who don’t want the item anymore. Yard sales, thrift shops, Craigslist.org, Freecycle.org and friends and family are good ways to do this."
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Though the US Navy is surrounded by water, they lack water that is fresh. Therefore, they have to do everything they can to save water. This includes when taking a shower. The Navy shower is a great way to save water at home and it will significantly reduce your water bill.
The Steps for a Navy Shower
The Steps for a Navy Shower
- turn on the water
- immediately wet the body
- turn off the water
- soap up and scrub
- turn the water back on and rinse off the soap
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This car is definitely a great way to save on gas. Not only does it look better than previous hybrid cars, it gets you way farther. This car works by running completely off battery. Just plug this thing before you go to sleep and use it in the morning. It can also convert gas into electric power. You'll get a whole 150 mpgs this way. Just filling up it's 12 gallon tank will get you 640 miles, the same as a 50 gallon tank.
If you’re lucky enough to live less than 20 miles away from work, you could drive solely on electricity every day. That means zero gasoline and zero emissions. Recharge Concept Chevy Volt every night with a common 110-volt household outlet. Then drive it up to 40 miles daily on a single electric charge.
Wide-scale use of electric-powered vehicles such as Concept Chevy Volt would help reduce our dependence on petroleum products.
Estimated annual gasoline savings: 500 gallons
Estimated cost savings: $900 after using electricity to recharge
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CBS News.com:
"A Boy Scout played dead when attacked by a bear during a camping trip, avoiding serious injury.
Chris Malasics, 14, curled up in the fetal position in his sleeping bag after the bear ripped down his tent at Hickory Run State Park around 11:30 p.m. Friday.
"I was just trying to figure out what to do to not get hurt," he told the Daily Local News of West Chester.
As the bear started tossing Malasics around, a Scout leader tried to create a disturbance by banging pots and pans and flashing car headlights. The bear eventually wandered off.
Malasics, of Chester Springs, was taken to a hospital for treatment for his cuts and bruises. He was also given a precautionary rabies shot.
Malasics said the experience will not deter him from going camping. In the future, though, he intends to make sure he has a pepper spray for bears, and perhaps a gun.
"I know how to shoot," he said."
"A Boy Scout played dead when attacked by a bear during a camping trip, avoiding serious injury.
Chris Malasics, 14, curled up in the fetal position in his sleeping bag after the bear ripped down his tent at Hickory Run State Park around 11:30 p.m. Friday.
"I was just trying to figure out what to do to not get hurt," he told the Daily Local News of West Chester.
As the bear started tossing Malasics around, a Scout leader tried to create a disturbance by banging pots and pans and flashing car headlights. The bear eventually wandered off.
Malasics, of Chester Springs, was taken to a hospital for treatment for his cuts and bruises. He was also given a precautionary rabies shot.
Malasics said the experience will not deter him from going camping. In the future, though, he intends to make sure he has a pepper spray for bears, and perhaps a gun.
"I know how to shoot," he said."
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