"Eco-friendly" tips for caring for the planet (and save money)

If you are interested in caring for the environment and at the same time help in your household economy, know what are the best habits you can start to change right now. They are very simple things, every day in a House, but that will mean a major change for the world and for your pocket. Discover in this article "eco-friendly" tips to take care of the planet (and save money).

1- Tips to take care of the environment and the budget:

Use cloth napkins:

They are much more durable and effective than the paper and also make you save enough, because it can be used several times before washing. You diminish not only the felling of trees for its production, but also the production of waste. A great way to start to spend less. And besides, the cloth napkins are much more beautiful and can be combined with the tablecloth.

More kitchen:

Eating out or ask the delivery not only is a higher expenditure of money, but it also used more resources, such as for example, food wrapper, motorbike petrol, elements restaurant, etc. At the same time, prepare food is healthier, stop side breaded, fried or sweet food. And no doubt, cooking is an act of love for your family.

Use pressure cookers:

They will serve to save time, money, and power, all in the same essential object of the home. Use this type of cookware will reduce by 70% the minutes it takes to cook a food, so you'll spend less on gas. And the good news is that you can make all kinds of preparations, such as soups, creams, sauces, meats, vegetables and desserts.

Cooking using the "waste heat":

When you turn on the oven, it reaches a certain temperature and then remains so until you turn it off. If instead of letting it cool without any food inside you turn off the oven 5 minutes until the food is made, you will save energy. The same applies to pots to make pasta or boiled vegetables. When the water begins to boil, let five minutes, then turn it off and leave lid five minutes more.

Eat less meat:

Meat is more expensive than vegetables, it is not good for health if consumed in excess. And it is not very favorable to the environment. Why? Because many natural resources, including several liters of water and cereals are used to produce one kilo of meat. Carbon emissions to the atmosphere from factories engaged in the production of meat are higher than other type of industry. It is not necessary that you're vegan or vegetarian, but you can at least reduce intake to two times a week.

Grow your own food:

No need to have a large tract of land to build a vegetable garden (although it would be ideal). In any space you have available at home, you can you have some pots and have certain plants, or at least, the aromatic herbs for seasoning your dishes. All will help to save money and avoid eating foods of mass production.

Get composting:

Composting is fertilizer for the land that will allow you not only to save money in fertilizers, but it will prevent the breakdown of the waste, which releases methane gas into the atmosphere. An ear of corn can take up to 18 years to decompose completely in the dustbin (along with another large amount of waste) and a couple of months in composting. There are special containers to place organic waste at home and obtain, some months later, land of excellent quality.

Avoid disposable items:

They may be more comfortable and you don't have to wash them, but become a big problem in regards to pollution. If you are eating out at lunch from the office hours, take your own cutlery. Do not use plastic drinking cups water or coffee, use your own glass or Cup of glass or ceramic.

Avoid wasting food:

Not only because there are millions of people who die of hunger every day, but because throwing food waste generates pollution (as already explained before). It is storing food in the fridge and consume them before they spoil. If you don't like to repeat dishes several days in a row, place portions in the freezer. Do not buy for other fruit or vegetables that you won't eat, try to cook with what you have available before making the purchase, order small portions at the restaurant and then repeat if desired, etc.

Using reusable bottles:

Following the Council not to use objects to use and dispose of, plastic bottles also can be included in this change of habits. A large percentage of the waste are PET bottles. Try to use glass bottles and if that is not possible, buy a water bottle and fill it out when you are finished.

Pay more attention to the use of water:

If you change some habits when it comes to bathe, brush your teeth, wash the dishes or cooking, you're not only helping the planet, but also saving money. First of all, do not spend two hours in the tub singing as if you were a tenor in a concert. When you brush you teeth, shave or comb you, close the tap, so when you are washing the dishes. Repair the leaking faucets, don't let the bath tank losing. If you are going to wash the car, which is better with buckets of water and not with a hose wasting water. To water the plants, place automatic.
Try these easy and useful homemade tips.your comments will highly appreciated.