It’s an ongoing debate in this house between my husband and I – are we really saving money with all this “green” stuff that we do? He likes to point out all the money that I spend, but I try to point out all the places where I’m actually saving us some cash with some of this green living. I do like to think we’re saving money with all the corners we cut, the DIY projects we undertake, all the food we cook from scratch at home instead of buying boxed foods and take-out meals. My husband likes to point out that this “urban hippie” living (as he likes to call it) is more so I can feel good about it than saving money. He might be a little right (because who doesn’t like to feel good about their choices?), but I still think I’m saving us some cash in the process. I found this funky infographic that outlines some of the major cost differences between an “eco-friendly” lifestyle, and the typical conventional alternative. I’m not sure all the numbers are applicable in all situations, but it’s at least some food for thought on how you can actually save some green by being green.
That infographic is awesome, and it doesn’t really surprise me much. The upfront costs of green living tend to throw people off (like $30,000 to install solar panels) but over time there’s no doubt it pays off large.
Wow! This is so surprising to see! Thanks for sharing!
i find that for me it’s not always about saving the pennies, it’s just about cleaner living. the simpler the better.although, according to this chart i cleaned up in infancy! bf’ing and cloth diapers! i should be a millionaire!
Wow, those breakdowns are very interesting – it shows how far a few cost-cutting eco-friendly measures can really go!!