We often come across a stereotype that an eco-friendly lifestyle or organic tools/products are more expensive than ordinary ones.

Therefore, there are some people who think about the environmental impact or footprint of their daily life style. However, they hesitate to change their habits or the tools they use because of financial aspect.

In this article we will prove that even using more expensive, but longer-lasting eco-tools, you save money in Your family budget. And this is how You take a step towards a more sustainable everyday life 😉

Try incorporating one or more of the techniques listed here into your daily routine:

1. Reduce the number of unnecessary purchases and consumption:

The “Zero Waste” lifestyle encourages conscious purchasing and consumption. By buying only what you really need and avoiding unnecessary impulse purchases (clothes, things, food), you save money.

2. How to reduce the amount of shopping packaging we throw away:

Buy products in larger packages. It’s a more economical and environmentally friendly way to bring less packaging home from the point of sale. And when you buy weighed products, you pay for the product, not for the package. You can use reusable bags for this.

3. Reusable products:

By reducing the use of disposable items such as paper towels, disposable razors and plastic bottles, you will not have to spend money on these products on a regular basis.

Using reusable products such as cloth napkins, reusable bags or drinking bottles can save you money over time. You won’t have to repeatedly buy disposable alternatives.

4. Amount of food waste:

Meal planning, efficient use of food scraps and composting of food scraps reduce food waste. This, in turn, saves you money by getting the most out of your groceries.

Plan meals for a few days or a week’s cooking menu. When you shop for food with a pre-made list, you only buy the foods you plan to use. This way you will avoid over-buying and wasting money and food.

5. Composting:

Composting turns organic waste into valuable compost for your garden. You will save on the purchase of soil improvers and fertilizers. Maybe it is more difficult to implement when living in a city apartment building. However, if you have your own backyard, give it a try. It’s easy and simple.

6. Repair and recycling:

Don’t rush to throw away a broken item. Maybe it can still be fixed? Repairing things or recycling old things into new ones can save you the cost of buying replacements.

7. DIY and homemade products:

Making cleaning products, personal care products, and even snacks at home can be cost-effective compared to buying them ready-made. Plus, it’s a healthier alternative to store-bought snacks that contain palm oil and preservatives that extend shelf life.

8. Conscious use of energy and resources:

Turn off lights and other electrical appliances when not in use. Don’t keep the tap running while brushing your teeth, shampooing your head, washing dishes by hand or just waiting for the water to warm up – this not only saves natural resources, but also saves utility bills. And this directly affects your family budget.

9. Minimalism and order:

Going minimalist means having less stuff and spending less on unnecessary purchases. In addition, it is easier to maintain order in an uncluttered environment.

Do not rush to change your whole life “upside down” and live sustainably. Try one or more of the methods suggested here and you will see, it is not difficult. And when you realize that you are reducing environmental pollution with your daily behavior, you will also feel a sense of self-satisfaction 😊