{"id":13907,"date":"2022-09-20T13:30:51","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T12:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/?p=13907"},"modified":"2023-05-04T09:18:35","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T08:18:35","slug":"18-easy-ways-to-go-green-and-save-cash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2022\/09\/20\/18-easy-ways-to-go-green-and-save-cash\/","title":{"rendered":"18 easy ways to go green and save cash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being more sustainable doesn\u2019t mean you have to ditch your day-to-day routine, but making small changes can make a huge difference. You\u2019ll also find it helps your bank account too, which is a win-win!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to find out different ways you can go green and save money!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Shopping habits<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/lucrezia-carnelos-wQ9VuP_Njr4-unsplash-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13908 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/lucrezia-carnelos-wQ9VuP_Njr4-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/lucrezia-carnelos-wQ9VuP_Njr4-unsplash-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/lucrezia-carnelos-wQ9VuP_Njr4-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/lucrezia-carnelos-wQ9VuP_Njr4-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re all guilty of buying more food than we need or ordering too many parcels a month. Our shopping habits affect the planet and with some easy changes, you can make a difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop locally or with independent, responsible brands. Look out for environmental certification and awards, and read into how the brand you\u2019re shopping with sources their products.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine your online purchases to reduce postage and packaging. Approach it like you would a food shop; create a list of what you need and, if you can, buy it all in a single transaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy from local markets to get the exact quantity of food you need and avoid food wastage. It\u2019ll also help to reduce the amount of packaging you use.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ditch expensive price tags and help keep products in circulation for longer by purchasing second-hand items such as clothes, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/tech\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buy refurbished tech<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or switch to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/dvd\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pre-owned DVDs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/music\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/games\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">games<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/books\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">books\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swap plastic bags for reusable shopping bags &#8211; this will save you money long-term and protect the planet from plastic pollution.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you a coffee shop fan? Buy a reusable coffee cup to help cut down on excess packaging. Plus, some cafes will even give you a discount if you provide your own cup!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying in bulk once a month is a great way to cut down on packing, and though it may seem like a bigger upfront cost, the unit price is lower. This is a good idea if you need to stock up on tinned food, sauces, cleaning products, pasta, tea, coffee etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Home<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jos-speetjens-b2P4_I9G_mA-unsplash-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13909 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jos-speetjens-b2P4_I9G_mA-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jos-speetjens-b2P4_I9G_mA-unsplash-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jos-speetjens-b2P4_I9G_mA-unsplash-1-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jos-speetjens-b2P4_I9G_mA-unsplash-1-768x521.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With water and energy bills increasing, there\u2019s never been a better time to make changes in your home to benefit your wallet and the planet!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid using the tumble dryer when you can and as an alternative, hang your clothes outside to dry instead\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the eco cycle option on your electronics, which is so much better for the environment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch to LED lightbulbs, as they are more energy-efficient than halogen bulbs. According to The Energy Saving Trust, if everyone in the UK switched 100% to LED bulbs, around 1.7 million tons of carbon could be saved each year.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a timer or thermostat on your boiler to help cut the cost of your energy bills and carbon dioxide\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace cling film with reusable tupperware\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch to eco balls instead of using laundry detergent. They contain natural materials and clean effectively, which means you can get a lot more washes done for a smaller price each year.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know switching off appliances still uses electricity? Make sure to unplug your electronics if you\u2019re looking to save money and help the planet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Recycling<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/secondhand-tech.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13864 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/secondhand-tech.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/secondhand-tech.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/secondhand-tech-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/secondhand-tech-768x479.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recycle print cartridges or buy refilled recycled print cartridges. You can get paid for disposing of your empty cartridges or buy refilled and recycled cartridges for less.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your tech drawer full of old devices you\u2019ve not used in years? Don\u2019t throw your old devices into landfill, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-tech\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recycle tech<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trade in your phone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with musicMagpie. Not only will you make some extra cash, but you\u2019ll help reduce e-waste too.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your bookshelf or CD collection is looking a little overcrowded, don\u2019t worry! Give your old entertainment a second life by recycling <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/entertainment\/sell-dvds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DVDs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/entertainment\/sell-cds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/entertainment\/trade-in-games\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Games<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-books\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with musicMagpie &#8211; it\u2019s that easy!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scale up your recycling habits at home. Make sure you\u2019re putting the correct items in your recycling bins and if you\u2019re not sure, have a quick search to see which items are and aren\u2019t recyclable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying just a few of these tips to your routine can make a huge difference long term\u2026.it\u2019s smart for you, smart for the planet!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Looking to make the switch to refurbished tech to save some cash and the planet?\u00a0<i>Try\u00a0<\/i><i>buying a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/\" data-di-id=\"di-id-1a25fbc2-91db9d42\">cheap iPhone<\/a><\/i><i>\u00a0from musicMagpie to lower your monthly bills and reduce e-waste!\u00a0<\/i><i>We have plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/apple-iphone-store\">used iPhone<\/a> models to choose from, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/iphone-11\/\" data-di-id=\"di-id-f5cefc99-780abeac\">cheap iPhone 11<\/a>, \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/iphone-12-pro-max\/\" data-di-id=\"di-id-8623dd89-3899047e\">refurbished iPhone 12 Pro Max<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/iphone-13\/\" data-di-id=\"di-id-f5cefc99-d2037627\">refurbished iPhone 13<\/a>\u00a0models. Plus, you can also buy other tech with us too like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/ipads-and-tablets\/apple\/\" data-di-id=\"di-id-3c659d2c-e92fa3a8\">refurbished iPad<\/a>\u00a0and MacBook models!\u00a0<\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Wondering \u201cwhere can I\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-mobile-phones\/\">sell my phone<\/a>\u00a0for quick cash?\u201d Look no further than musicMagpie! You can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-mobile-phones\/sell-my-iphone\/\">sell iPhone<\/a>, Samsung and Google Pixel phones with us, plus a whole range of other tech items, and get paid instantly for them.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being more sustainable doesn\u2019t mean you have to ditch your day-to-day routine, but making small changes can make a huge difference. You\u2019ll also find it helps your bank account too, which is a win-win! Read on to find out different ways you can go green and save money! 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