If you're one of those people who want to "go green" but think they can't afford it, meet Sue H. of Dewitt, Virginia.
This "One in a Million" grandmother of two has found that shifting her spending to products and services that offer the greatest environmental benefit actually saves her money - especially when it comes to energy.
The One in a Million campaign inspires consumers to shift at least $1,000 of their existing household budgets to greener goods. The idea isn't to spend more money, just to make "green" a priority when you do shop. In many cases, the new purchases are not only better for the planet. They're great for your pocketbook, too.
Here's how Sue shifted her spending:
Date: Item / Money Spent
04/'07: '07 Honda Civic / $17,500
04/'07: front loading washer / $1,000
'06-'08: 50 CFL bulbs / $200
01/'07: Water heater blanket / $20
01/'08: Weather stripping / $10
01/'08: 8 pairs of thermal drapes / $500
05/'08: Bamboo bathroom flooring / $400
Total: $19,130
Sue says she's "pretty much a typical 60ish woman" with three grown children, two grown step-children, and seven grandchildren. Retired, she sews, does some crafting, reads and gardens. When I asked Sue what inspired her, here's what she said.
"The green thing? It really began for me in the 70's when we planted our first garden. ...
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