Money Saving Tips »
envirocharities always likes to find you ways of saving money, so as well as paying you cash for your old mobile, we have put together a list of money saving tips to help your pocket!
Household
Save money on energy bills
To save money on your energy bills, place heat reflectors behind radiators, you can buy special radiator reflector but silver foil with the shiny side facing the radiator works just as well.
Save on water bills
You can also reduce your energy bills by having a shower instead of a bath. It may also be worthwhile having a water meter fitted especially if you have more bedrooms than occupants. To take a short survey to see if you could save money by having a water meter fitted.
Energy saving light bulbs
Use energy saving light bulbs, these may cost more to buy, but they use far less electricity than normal bulbs and save you more in the long run.
Switch off
Switch all electrical appliances off at the plug instead of using the standby function. Mobile phone chargers still use electricity when they are plugged in, even if the power switch is turned off.
During standby the appliances are still using electricity and therefore you are still paying for it!
Travel & Transport
Check your car tyres
Check your tyre pressure every fortnight, as under inflated tyres will waste fuel and decrease your fuel efficiency.
Use you car gears correctly
Driving in the highest gear possible without labouring the engine is a fuel efficient and also cost effective way of driving. A vehicle travelling at 37 mph in third gear uses 25% percent more fuel than at the same speed in fifth gear.
Walk or cycle
A quarter of all car journeys in Britain are less than two miles long, walking or cycling are cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternatives.
Share transport
If your work colleagues live near you why not share lifts, this could half your petrol costs.
Shopping and saving money
Reduced items
Visit supermarkets at the end of the day when fresh produce is often marked down in price.
Make a shopping list
Always make a shopping list to avoid buying items not on your list.
Keep receipts
Keep receipts and guarantees in case things go wrong, and also check your receipts and bank statements – mistakes can happen.
Have a sort out
Sell your clutter and junk on ebay or even have a car boot sale to make some extra money.
Compare prices
Use price comparison sites such as Moneysupermarket, Tesco compare, Go compare and Uswitch, to compare prices and get the best deal for your car insurance, gas and electricity, travel and broadband.
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The site will be updated regularly with new money saving tips. If you have any suggestions or tips for saving money why not email them to us on feedback@envirocharities.com.