As you prepare for and kick off the new school year, whether you (or your child) are heading to preschool or college, here are some ideas on how to make smart decisions for your wallet, and the environment!
Take stock of what you already have. Before you head to the store, take a walk around your house to see if any items, such as rulers or calculators, could be used both at home and school. Restock old binders with new paper instead of wasting money (and resources) on new spiral notebooks. Instead of buying pencils and pens, remember to grab the freebees businesses often hand out (Hint: many credit unions love to hand out pens with their logos!)
Remember to recycle. A new start often means it’s time to get rid of old things taking up space. Make sure that all those old papers, tests you’d like to forget, and even old printer ink cartridges find their way to the appropriate recycling bin, not the trash can.
Trade in paper lunch bags and plastic baggies for insulated lunch bags and plastic containers. Not only do they save money and reduce waste, but a lunch bag in your favorite color or featuring your favorite cartoon character express your personality far more that a drab brown bag.
Think before you print! No, you can’t use the excuse that you are “going green” to avoid handing in a paper, but do you really need to print that funny email?
Walk! Or bike, or even carpool. Planning extra time to get to school a greener way is well worth the effort- and gives you the joy of not having to find a parking spot!
-Diana D., Maine Credit Union League
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