Saving money has become very important with the state of the economy. It is also important to find ways to save money that are good for the environment. Some stores have taken this to heart and are offering a new and exciting way for their customers to save money. This is done by finding coupons online and having them put onto your store card, which will then be take off your bill when you swipe your store card. This cuts down on the amount of paper coupons are being printing, which in turn cuts down on the amount of paper and printer ink being wasted. This is something that you should check to see if it is available in your area the next time you want to use coupons to go shopping.

When you go to the store, have you ever considered the packaging you purchase? We all know we can recycle butter packs, milk cartons, cans, tins and yoghurt pots etc, but prevention is always better than the cure. Here is a few great ways in which you can reduce the amount of packaging you purchase from the store

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That’s what my Grandma says and she is exactly right!

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The Do Something Tote Bag is a reusable shopping bag that encourages people to get involved in voluntary work. The bags themselves are machine washable, and usable for shopping, the gym, travel and more. Each of the bags features a number, which if you send a text message, will reply with volunteer opportunities in your community.

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You should already be an expert on plastic recycling symbols, but how good are you with packaging labels? Did you know that the green dot means nothing about recycling?

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Purchasing your everyday products in bulk saves in many ways. You spend less time driving back and forth to the store, using less fossil fuels to get there. Plus, it cuts down on packaging significantly.

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Recycling your old materials is only half the battle. However, it’s said that if you’re not buying recycled products, you’re not recycling. Most packaging is being created with some “post-consumer content” (recycled materials), but it can be as little as 1%.

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Do you sell a lot of stuff on eBay? Do you buy a lot of stuff on eBay? Rather than buy brand new packaging, why not reuse the packaging you already have.

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