Tips on Ways to Save Money that Also Helps Save the Planet
This is Scott Amyx with today\u2019s Climate Change Flash Briefing. Consumerism driven by compulsive consumption habits is the biggest force behind global extractions that are environmentally damaging and depleting resources at an alarming rate. As the novelty of Christmas gifts wear out, what happens to those things? It collects dust or it\u2019s thrown away. The current economy of extract, make, dispose model of production is accelerating climate change. So how can you spend less money that also helps save the planet? \u2726 Adopt a circular economy approach in which waste, emission, and energy use is minimized by reusing, repurposing, recycling, and upcycling. That also means buying used before buying something new \u2726 Embrace the shared economy by using, sharing or borrowing everything from a car, bicycle, spare bedroom, equipment to small items \u2726 Reduce emissions and save money by driving less. Take public transportation, walk or bike whenever possible. Also consider driving a less polluting vehicle. Choose a hybrid and electric car over a gas guzzling SUV to save money and to help the environment \u2726 Purchase less food to reduce food waste. 40 percent of food in the U.S. is never eaten but simply wasted. Stay tuned next time to find out how spending more time with family and friends helps fight climate change. And to learn more, visit https://ScottAmyx.com/.