Can going green bring consumers the fast cash they need?

Going green doesn’t have to be life-changing

Fast cash is hard to come by, and people looking to go green may think they won't be able to save themselves and the environment simultaneously. The environment is a top concern these days with the focus on global warming and recycling. Many consumers are laboring under the daunting task of installing solar panels on their roofs, building green homes from the ground up, and buying hybrid vehicles. Experts are saying that it isn't that big a task and consumers are thinking too big when it comes to the environment.

Change is in the small things

Michael Silvers, of GoGreen.com, said, "Going green doesn't have to mean changing the whole house from the top down. By far it's the little things consumers do in mass numbers that are going to change the world." Silvers is referring to focusing on homes and making small consistent changes. Here are some of the changes he suggests.

• Light bulbs. Compact fluorescent bulbs are one of the simplest ways to cut back on energy. It will cost more up-front to make the purchase, but over time it will save. Using a 15-watt compact fluorescent bulk instead of a standard 60-watt light bulb can save $30 over a bulb's lifetime. Considering most consumers have numerous bulbs in their home, it can add up to substantial savings and cut back on energy costs.

• Insulation. Another simple way to go green is to close up energy drains in a house, and insulation is the primary way to do it. Whether that's using weather stripping, caulking or insulation in an attic, any way consumers can cut back on loses of cold air in the summer or hot air in winter, they can save energy. It also will reduce monthly energy costs. The local government normally offers some low or no-cost programs that help consumers insulate their homes. A representative will come out and give tips on where the energy leaks are and how to seal them up. The savings can be put into an emergency money fund for fast cash needs. … click here to read the rest of the article t! itled “Can going green bring consumers the fast cash they need?“