The Green Movement may be labeled "green" because it's good for the environment, but it could also be labeled "green" because it's good for your wallet.
Reduce - The biggest way to spend small is to buy less! This seems so simple - but many people just can't seem to do it. Ask yourself, "How many ______ do I really need?" Cut back on clothes, shoes, toys, books, games, kitchen gadgets, etc. We love to buy books, but how many books do we really need? If I can get it at the library, then I don't buy it. You may want to declutter your home to start off right. A clean, organized home is a great incentive to reduce how much more you bring into it.
Reuse - We live in a society that says newer is better. We no longer believe in "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without". For instance, just because our cell phone contract ended, we didn't have to buy new phones. The old ones still work fine. If something can still be used, than use it! Don't buy into the money draining belief that newer or bigger is better.
Recycle - They say that one man's junk is another man's treasure. This brings to mind yard sales, Craig's List, and Freecycle. But in fact, your own junk could be just as valuable when used in a new way. Be creative! Think of new uses for an object before throwing it away. It may be just what you were looking for.
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