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9 Ways to Go Green and Save Green

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(Newser) – Being sensitive to the environment doesn't have to cost a fortune. In fact, the green option is often the most cost-effective one. Scientific American spotlights nine ways of cutting your bills as you save the Earth:

  • Shrink your living space. Prefab homes and plans for dwellings as small as 65 square feet are widely available.

  • Invest in a less thirsty cellphone charger. And don't forget to unplug the one you already have when not in use.
  • Paint your roof white. If you don't care for lighter hues up above, invest in roofing materials with heat-reflecting coatings.
To see the complete list, click the link below.  

Compact fluorescent light bulbs make a good bridge from incandescents to LEDs.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs make a good bridge from incandescents to LEDs.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
A tiny house places less strain on the planet's resources than a McMansion.
A tiny house places less strain on the planet's resources than a McMansion.   (©tomsaint11)
Dry laundry on a clothesline to save both money and energy.
Dry laundry on a clothesline to save both money and energy.   (©erix!)
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riffran
Mar 28, 09 3:17 AM CDT
65 sq feet???? thats not a home , thats a closet...maybe they forgot a zero...650 sq feet...now that would be a little more livable Reply
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SALLYFARRAR
Mar 28, 09 6:22 AM CDT
THESE COMPACT BULBS CONTAIN MERCURY WHICH IS A POISON.THEY CONTAIN ENOUGH MERCURY TO REQUIRE A HOMEOWNER TO HIRE A DECONTAMINATOR TO COME CLEAN UP THEIR HOME'S "ENVIRONMENT" IF ONE BREAKS. WE HAVE PEOPLE AVOIDING CERTAIN SEAFOOD BECAUSE OF MERCURY POISONING; WE HAVE PARENTS CONCERNED ABOUT MERCURY IN THEIR KIDS' VACCINATIONS AND NOW WE HAVE THE GOVT. STARTING TO MANDATE THESE BULBS WHICH MUST BE UNIQUELY DISPOSED OF FOR OBVIOUS REASONS. AVOID THESE BULBS AND FIGHT AGAINST THE MANDATING OF THEM! Reply
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NutsInNY
Mar 28, 09 6:29 AM CDT
IS YOUR KEYBOARD BROKEN, AS WELL AS YOUR LIGHT BULBS, SALLY FARRAR?
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SPH
Mar 28, 09 1:41 PM CDT
Much better to use incandescent lamps and leave the mercury emissions to the coal fired generation plants.......
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radnip
Mar 30, 09 1:57 AM CDT
Much better for everyone to impose a population control program and get licenses to even have any kids. Anyone who seems to be irresponsible, re: 14-mom, gets sterilized, male and female.
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