You Can Save Money and Help the Environment this Earth Day

This Earth Day, we want you to challenge yourself to make a few small changes that are good for the environment and your budget. These five tips can help the planet and make you some extra money.

1. Return Cans and Bottles

If you live in one of these 10 states you can return your cans and bottles for cash! Depending on where you shop, you can also get store credit to put towards your groceries. If you go for a morning jog or walk this Earth Day, bring a grocery bag to collect cans and bottles you find along the way.

2. Grow a Garden and Make Some Cash

If you’re starting your own plants from seed this spring, then you could earn some extra money by growing a few extra seedlings to sell. The best plants to grow and sell include: tomatoes, peppers, herbs and broccoli. You can also pot up and sell shrubs, lilies and house plants. If you want to get creative, try selling porch planters, miniature fairy and succulent gardens or indoor herb gardens. Before you decide to start selling plants, find out if you need to purchase a license to sell plants in your state.

3. Apply to Be a Nature Guide

Looking for a part-time job to earn some extra cash to pay off debt? Apply to be a local nature guide. Some local guides make up to $60 per hour showing people the local sights. If you’re interested, check out Shiroube. Shiroube doesn’t charge guide fees or collect payments from travelers but relies on you to negotiate your rates and collect money from clients. The guide fee you could earn from Shiroube can be as high as 30% of what the traveler pays.

4. Cut Down on Energy Costs

Anytime you reduce your energy costs, you’re saving money, and it’s good for the environment. That’s a win, win! Energy efficiency is about using less energy and avoiding high energy bills and unnecessary pollution. You can learn more about the environmental impacts of energy use in your state here.

5. Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies

Keeping your house clean can be a serious household expense. Did you know that you can save money on cleaning supplies by making them at home? Lots of products can be made out of ingredients you already have in your kitchen cabinets. Check out Mother Nature Network for some environmentally friendly recipes for making your own products.

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