Going Green with your finances:
Use online banking
Log on frequently to check accounts for fraud
Sign up for electronic bill pay
Transfer money between accounts electronically
Opt for paperless statements
Choose direct deposit of paycheck
File taxes electronically
Use debit or credit to eliminate paper used to print checks
Reduce junk mail by going to www.optoutprescreen.com
Convert earned credit card rewards into cash donations to environmental groups

Save Energy; save a lot!
Don't leave appliances on standby
Keep your fridge and freezer full
Only boil as much water as you need
Turn your thermostat down by 1oC
Wash your laundry at lower temperatures
Switch off lights when a room is not in use
Use the washing line instead of the tumble dryer
Unplug chargers and power supplies when not in use
Shower instead of bathing
Only use the washing machine when you have a full load to wash
Defrost your freezer regularly to keep it running at top performance
 

Reduce environmental impact:
Reduce your household waste
Cancel the junk mail
Say no to carrier bags
Use a digital camera instead of traditional film
Buy in bulk to reduce packaging
Drink tap water rather than buying bottled water
Use rechargeable batteries instead of disposable ones

Reuse or re-home your unwanted items
Compost your food waste
Give your unwanted items to charity
Make the most of your unwanted furniture
Put your old mobile phone to good use
Swap clothes with friends to cut back on shopping
Join a library to borrow books instead of buying new ones
Donate your left-over paint to a suitable scheme
Donate your old spectacles to a good cause

Save Money:
Switch to low-energy light bulbs
Install cavity wall insulation
Ban your standby button
Put on a jumper rather than turning up the thermostat
Insulate your loft to save heat
Switch appliances with power packs or adapters off at the plug
Block draughts coming from underneath floorboards

Live a happier, healthier life:
Get out and about more on local walks
Become a fitness machine at a Green Gym
Read more to reduce your energy usage
Opt for peddle power to light your way
Avoid bottled drinks in bars