3 simple sustainable tips to save money during quarantine

Since most of us are self quarantining at home at this time, spending more time at home can surprisingly cost a lot more money than you think. All the activities we are doing to keep us busy can cost a lot so here are 3 really simple tips to save money during quarantine. 

Stop buying disposable items

Most of our waste comes from single use plastics like when we use plastic utensils or plastic plates although it seems convenient to just toss them out and not have anything to wash after eating but buying those things can actually add up over time. So just use the silverware and glass plates you already have not only will you save money but you will be more environmentally friendly. 

Save water

A lot of us are probably using more water than ever now that we are home 24/7. We’re taking long showers, going to the restroom a lot, washing our clothes and all of this can lead to wasting a lot of water. Some really simple ways to save water are to take shorter showers, turn off the water while brushing your teeth, turn off the water while washing the dishes. All these simple steps can save a lot of water and a lot of money when you get your water bill next time. 

Reduce household energy use 

A really simple way to save money on your next electrical bill is to turn off all the lights when you leave a room, hang clothes to dry instead of using the dryer, open the windows to let a breeze in instead of turning on the air conditioner, and install energy efficient light bulbs. Although all these tips seem very simple they will save you a lot of money and will conserve energy in the long run. 

 

Hopefully this blog will show you just how changing simple things from your everyday routine can save you a lot of money in the long run and will save the planet in the long run too.