We all know the pressures of living green that have been thrown on our society for the last couple of decades. While we know it’s great for us, it’s not always great for our wallet. Things like installing solar panels are very costly to do. However, there are many green living practices you can do that can help pad your wallet instead of empty it.

Get Rid of Old Scrap Metal

There are scrap metal buyers literally everywhere across the country. Many will come to your doorstep and load up your old scrap metal for you. They’ll even pay you for the metal that they collect. While you may not be hoarding tons of scrap metal, small quantities can bring you some good money. Think about old appliances, piping, and other metal that you may have which accumulated over the years. Round it all up and give a scrap buyer a call to cash in on your old junk.

Install Aerators for Low-Flow Water Sources

Do you realize how much water you use on a daily basis? The United States Geological Survey Agency’s research shows that the average American uses 80 to 100 gallons of water per day. Do a little math for an entire month’s worth of water use and you’ll understand why your water bill is so much. You can help to curb the amount of water you use by installing water aerators and low-flow systems. For example, a water aerator in your sink will put in extra oxygen when you run the sink to help reduce the amount of water flow. In addition, low-flow showerheads can easily reduce the amount of water coming out of the showerhead while you’re enjoying a bath.

Line Dry Your Clothes

We all need to have dry, clean clothes each day. Running your dryer requires constant use of electricity for about 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on the size of the load and its materials. You can save running your dryer by simply hanging up your clothes outside. Clotheslines have been used by society for ages. They use the natural elements, like the wind and the sun, that wick away the water from your clothes.

Going green is a revolution that requires a lot of small habits done consistently over time. You can do your part in going green by selling old scrap metal, installing water aerators, and line drying your clothes. All of these options will not only help the green initiative but they will also end up putting more money back into your wallet.