In the Brainstorms section we look for ways to recycle items and save money. Is there anything you are trying to find a use for? Click here to submit a request!
Practicing water conservation saves you money, protects the health of your family and reduces the risk of damaging your access to quality drinking water. Water conservation also prevents water pollution-which hurts the environment and ultimately costs money to remedy.
To save energy while cooking, try to cook more than one thing at once in the oven. For example, when I'm cooking a casserole at 400F, I also put in the oven a batch of muffins. The muffins just come out of the oven earlier...
Here are some simple ideas for saving energy, from gasoline to electricity. Do you have some ideas that are not mentioned in this list. Please add them or send them to brainstorm@thriftyfun.com
I recently relocated from a house where I had a yard to an apartment in the city where I have none. Does anyone know of any resources, books or tips for composting in the city? Having composted for years, I would hate to start throwing out compostable marterial. - John. Send your ideas to daily@thriftyfun.com or post them online.
