The Great 'Energy & MoneySaving' Hunt

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Sometimes going cheap can hurt the environment but equally, things that protect the planet can keep more cash in our pockets too.
So I thought I'd tap MoneySavers knowledge to come up with ideas on how to save money at the same time as saving the environment.
Some ideas for starters:
So I thought I'd tap MoneySavers knowledge to come up with ideas on how to save money at the same time as saving the environment.
Some ideas for starters:
- Get an environmental grant. This is a main area to grab cash at the moment, as we are encouraged to reduce our impact on the environement. Energy saving heating and insulation will make your house warmer and save you cash. More info: Grant Grabbing
- Cut energy use & get a green tariff. Using less energy always cuts bills at the same time as helping the environment. Add your ideas below plus for More Info: Cheapest Gas & Elec
Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.
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And WALK there and back.
Not for everyone, especially rural workers.
£1000's to save every year plus a cleaner planet.
The downside is that it is a manual system, has to be put outside in the morning and emptied late pm.
But tis FREE and capital cost about a fiver. as against a roof mounted heavily sold overpriced solar water panel with integrated whatnots and pipes costing thousands.
Use the hot/warm water to soak the clothes overnight and use a quick wash in the machine as a rinse.
Another downside is nowt in the winter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_cooker
The unit pricing for groceries in supermarkets must have been campaigned for originally, perhaps by WHICH or maybe from the EU.
The multiplicity of tariffs is beyond comprehension, forcing users to the comparison sites at a cost of millions.
Recently, Before I go to sleep, I switch of from the socket the TV, video, Phone and bathroom extractor fan. Again, not sure if this will make any difference at all, but I thought it might save electricity at night, and also cut my electrical bills.
I was also thinking, does a double plug use the same amount of enrgy as a single plug?
Put Solar Cookers into Google, Zara, and information is on the left and sellers on the right.
The Centre for Alternative Technology might help will look a link and post seperately. Payback time would be quite a bit if you bought. Can be made easy enough tho.
But did a search they don't do them, but the google info should throw up a lot.