The green movement is about adding value.
By Daniel at 28 June, 2009, 10:08 pm
love the idea of an electric car because I would never have to stop at the gas station! Unfortunately, a 100k Tesla Roadster is not going to work for me because I want a useful car (not a toy) and 100k seriously compromises my money goals.
Things like gardening work for me. I love growing things and the tastes of fresh veggies, plus the automatic watering system makes all the difference. …and veggies make you thin!
Green cleaning is another area that I’m on board with. I really dislike the smell of conventional cleaners and you have to worry about noxious fumes if you mix the wrong ones (ammonia + bleach = doom). I use homemade glass cleaner (vinegar + water), but most others cleaners I buy and end up being a bit more pricey. For laundry I tried the detergent from Seventh Generation and a rash that I had accepted as part of life suddenly disappeared, yay!
Then there is the issue of buying stuff. Not buying things in the first place is win-win-win… less money spent, less crap around the house, and less environmental impact. All of those lead to less stress and we could all use more of that. If it is something you’ll actually use thats no issue, but it’s those impulse buys that you end up never using.
I like using the reusable shopping bags more than the plastic ones. Less trips inside because they hold more and they don’t pinch your fingers. Also, I use them to bring my lunch to work, take stuff to the beach, or whatever needs carrying around. On the other hand if I forget my bags or make an unexpected purchase I don’t stress about it. Life happens. Going green and being frugal take more planning.
Many people don’t have a long term goal that they are working towards. It makes your choices harder when you’re just meandering about. I go green when it saves me money or adds value. The green mentality is looming in the back of my mind ready to jump to the forefront when I have to make a decision. If you have goals they color your decisions.
Kelly
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