5 Green Money $avers
Your cheapskate's guide to going green
By Brian Clark Howard
New Green Money Savers
You thought it was expensive to go green, didn't you? Cheapskates rejoice! You can save dough and your planet, which is a great deal all around. Here are five money savers to get you started. Add your own, too, in the comments below, or submit them to community tips.
Green Dry Clean Tip
1. Save on Dry Cleaning
Most clothes sent to the dry cleaners are wrinkled rather than dirty. Save money and exposure to toxic chemicals by hand steaming wrinkles out of your clothes. You'll avoid PERC (perchloroethylene) - a volatile organic compound that can cause dizziness, headaches, nausea, irritation and even cancer at high exposure.
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Save on Organics
2. Save on Organics
Max your food dollars by zeroing in on the so-called 'dirty dozen' foods that testing shows have the highest pesticide residues. Here's what to either buy organic, or avoid: peaches, apples, sweet bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, pears, imported grapes, spinach, lettuce and potatoes.
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Save Gas Drive Tip
3. Save on Gas
Every gallon of gasoline you burn produces 19 pounds of carbon dioxide, so it pays to conserve (in more ways than one). Your car will work more efficiently if you obey the speed limit and avoid rapid, unnecessary acceleration. Keep your tires properly inflated and get regular tune-ups. Forget warming up under most conditions.
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