Glasgow is currently hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), which will bring the parties together until November 12 to accelerate action on the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
World leaders come together in what has been described as the best chance to limit global temperatures and reverse the looming climate crisis.
However, in the latest edition of the Money Saving Expert newsletter, Martin Lewis and his team also reflected on how people across the UK can do their bit for the environment while saving some money.
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The consumer champ admitted, “Going green isn’t that easy. The energy crisis has ruined some key routes. But while the UN climate change conference COP26 was going on, I wanted to try. “
The financial guru and his team have compiled a list of green saving tips that focus on simple changes where “cash and planet saving” intersect.
Although Martin pointed out that “Sometimes going green saves you money, there are times when the two of them conflict. The ecologically sensible options can sometimes be costly and involve sacrificing lifestyle. “
Martin Lewis green tips for saving
Here are a few highlights from the list, which you can read in full here on the MoneySavingExpert.com website.
Return any excess plastic bags for 10p each
Morrisons will reduce your bill by 10p for each bag returned. So if you have a closet full of bags that you won’t reuse, return them for a discount on your next grocery order.
Free water and energy saving devices
Martin dedicated a section on his Money Show Live TV show last year, sharing how a few small changes can go a long way – learn more here.
Reducing water usage can cut water meter bills, help the environment and also cut energy bills significantly because if you use less water, you typically heat less water.
There are over 600,000 free water-saving devices from water companies and what you can get depends on where you live.
Get paid to recycle old clothes and makeup
Many high street stores are now offering incentives to recycle their used clothes and beauty bins – from £ 5 on used clothes to “free” MAC lipsticks and more – find out more here.
Refill your water bottle for free
MoneySavingExpert.com tells you in which cafés and shops you can refill your bottle for free – find out more here.
Paperless with invoices and bank statements
Switching to pure online communication often reduces your bill. Money Saving Expert points out that BT broadband is £ 3 / bill cheaper and the cheapest deals in a number of sectors are often only online.
You can read all of the green saving tips from Martin and the Money Saving Expert on the website here.
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