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" While some environmentally friendly products are more costly than their traditional counterparts, going green doesn&amp;#039;t need to bust your budget. Here are some money saving tips that allow you to help the environment and save money.   Green Money Saving Tips for Your Home  Some appliances use energy if they&amp;#039;re plugged in, regardless of whether they&amp;#039;re powered on. Get into the habit of turning off and unplugging each appliance when it&amp;#039;s not in use. You&amp;#039;ll use less energy. and save money, too.    Replace old, worn-out appliances, such as your refrigerator, clothes washer, dishwasher and air conditioner, with newer, Energy Star appliances that use less energy. Switching appliances can save up to $75 a year in power costs.    Whenever possible, use rechargeable batteries instead of disposable ones. Batteries that are thrown away do not break down into organic compounds. In fact, many batteries contain harmful chemicals that can hurt the environment. Rechargeable batteries cost slightly more to purchase at first, but they can be used repeatedly.    Chemical household cleaners can enter the environment through the drain and cause harm. Many also are poisonous to humans and animals. White vinegar is a greener alternative for cleaning. Available for about a dollar in most grocery stores, white vinegar can be used to disinfect, clean, remove stains and freshen the air.  Green Money Saving Tips for Your Community   Don&amp;#039;t use your car if there is another way to get where you are going. Save yourself the cost of gas by walking or biking to your destination. While these certainly are healthier alternatives for you and the environment, they have far-reaching financial benefits, including reduced spending on automotive repairs and accessories. If you must drive, combine errands into a single trip, and take along others who are going to the same destination.    With garbage collection costs increasing with the price of gas, you can find a cost-effective alternative by finding local recycling centers at Earth911.com. This site indirectly helps save you and your neighbors money by educating people about those unknown recyclables that get thrown into the trash and keep collection bills high.    Save money by making wise ecological and economical decisions by researching recyclable items of interest at WorldwatchInsitute.com&amp;#039;s Good Stuff. By using this guide, you can make purchases that are cost-effective and recyclable, which helps out everyone in the end.  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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