Here are some easy ideas you can use to reduce waste in your own home that will also help you save money. Learn to recycle common items for other uses, repurpose items you no longer need or want, and reduce wasted groceries.
REDUCE ENERGY COSTS
- Do a home-energy audit
- Opt for ENERGY STAR appliances
- Switch to energy-efficient LED lightbulbs
- Wash clothes using cold water
- Use a programmable thermostat
- Run dishwashers, washers and dryers at night
- Seal air leaks in windows, doors and attic ceilings
- Fix faucet and showerhead leaks
- Unplug appliances when not in use
RECYCLE ITEMS
- Reuse condiment jars for storage
- Reuse cereal box liner bags to store, marinate or mix ingredients
- Start seeds using old egg cartons
- Cut up old t-shirts for rags
- Donate items to your favorite charity or Facebook groups, Nextdoor or Freecycle
SAVE MONEY IN THE KITCHEN
- Buy from a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm or a local farmers market
- Purchase only what you need for a day or two when grocery shopping
- Use leftover scraps for soup bases
- Freeze leftover herbs with olive oil
- Compost food scraps, paper towels, cooked rice and cooked pasta
- Switch to reusable coffee filters
- Instead of tea bags, try tea crystals or use loose-leaf tea and a tea infuser
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
“Christie and Lynn did an outstanding job helping me sell my home. They knew the market and helped me understand what was necessary and beneficial to market and sell my home, and they were very helpful and patient throughout the entire process. They are responsive, professional and dependable. I highly recommend them and would work with them again.”
Amy, 2023 Seller
Here are some easy ideas you can use to reduce waste in your own home that will also help you save money. Learn to recycle common items for other uses, repurpose items you no longer need or want, and reduce wasted groceries.
REDUCE ENERGY COSTS
- Do a home-energy audit
- Opt for ENERGY STAR appliances
- Switch to energy-efficient LED lightbulbs
- Wash clothes using cold water
- Use a programmable thermostat
- Run dishwashers, washers and dryers at night
- Seal air leaks in windows, doors and attic ceilings
- Fix faucet and showerhead leaks
- Unplug appliances when not in use
RECYCLE ITEMS
- Reuse condiment jars for storage
- Reuse cereal box liner bags to store, marinate or mix ingredients
- Start seeds using old egg cartons
- Cut up old t-shirts for rags
- Donate items to your favorite charity or Facebook groups, Nextdoor or Freecycle
SAVE MONEY IN THE KITCHEN
- Buy from a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm or a local farmers market
- Purchase only what you need for a day or two when grocery shopping
- Use leftover scraps for soup bases
- Freeze leftover herbs with olive oil
- Compost food scraps, paper towels, cooked rice and cooked pasta
- Switch to reusable coffee filters
- Instead of tea bags, try tea crystals or use loose-leaf tea and a tea infuser
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
“Christie and Lynn did an outstanding job helping me sell my home. They knew the market and helped me understand what was necessary and beneficial to market and sell my home, and they were very helpful and patient throughout the entire process. They are responsive, professional and dependable. I highly recommend them and would work with them again.”
Amy, 2023 Seller
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233 EAST 13TH STREET UNIT 1801
2 Beds | 2 Baths | South Loop
This rarely available corner unit offers stunning views of the city skyline, the Lake, Navy Pier, Grant Park & the surrounding museums! A formal foyer entry welcomes you in to your expansive great room with floor to ceiling windows showcasing all the wonder of the city.
FEATURED PROPERTY
233 EAST 13TH STREET UNIT 1801
2 Beds | 2 Baths | South Loop
This rarely available corner unit offers stunning views of the city skyline, the Lake, Navy Pier, Grant Park & the surrounding museums! A formal foyer entry welcomes you in to your expansive great room with floor to ceiling windows showcasing all the wonder of the city.
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