Everyone is looking to save a buck or two these days… but saving some time wouldn’t be too bad either. Advertising a green campus while keeping up with your classes and lifestyle can be a challenge, but here are 5 eco friendly living tips that will shave off a few dollars – and a few hours – from your hectic life.

Shop Online

Not only will this eco friendly tip help your green travel ways by reducing your carbon footprint by not driving, you will also save gas, gas money, and time. Yes, you won’t be able to try things on, but almost all online stores nowadays have great return policies if you really don’t like it. Not only can shopping online save you time, but you can also find great products at discount sites like Ebay and Amazon.

Drink from the Tap

Drinking from the tap will not kill you; people have been doing it for years! Green living experts actually recommend children being exposed to tap water because it allows them to come in contact with any natural bacteria without harming them. It builds their immune system up while also saving you hundreds of dollars a year.

Taking Public Transit/Biking to Work

This eco friendly living tip obviously coincides with not only saving money but decreasing pollution as well. This is an especially good tip for those city dwellers. Many individuals who live in the city think driving is more efficient, but taking mass transit or riding your bike can get you to work with a smaller carbon footprint and cheaper. How is it cheaper you might ask? Ever think of the gas you’re wasting stopping and starting from stoplights and stop signs? Or, how about the daily price of the parking garage downtown? Using public transit or biking helps solve both those problems.