Eco Frugal Life Guide

It's a popular misconception that "going green" - certainly a nice idea in theory - is a lifestyle far too expensive for most regular folks to afford. Sure, if you want to install solar panels or geothermal heating in your house, you're going to have to spend some cash. But the core values of environmentally conscious living - reusing, renewing, conserving, sustaining - are as frugal as can be! Eco-frugal living isn't just a fad, it's a growing necessity for millions of people worldwide. Saving the green in your wallet, and the green outside your window really can, and should go hand in hand.

At Coupon Sherpa we've preached paperless coupons to save our trees, encouraged online shopping in the form of coupon codes to cut down on fuel emissions and provided tons of creative ways to repurpose those leftovers...but these really are just the tip of the (probably melting) iceberg. In recognition of this year's 40th annual Earth Day celebration, we present Coupon Sherpa's Eco-Frugal Life Guide, our definitive manual for lowering your carbon footprint while you lower your bills.

Inside you'll find tips for everything from food storage, to energy-efficient appliances, to becoming a "green bookworm" and a whole lot more. And if you're not convinced that becoming eco-frugal is both environmentally AND economically prudent, take a look at how much cash we burn on wasted food alone:

• According to the EPA, American's throw away 25% of the food we prepare, worth about $590 per family
• This equates to approximately $48.2 BILLION per year
• Disposal of this wasted food costs the US approximately $1 BILLION a year

Motivated yet? Click the above recycled, reusable, biodegradable book cover to get started, or consult the table of contents on your left. You can also save the entire guide as a PDF for easy reading (but don't you dare print it out!).

Enjoy, and feel free to send us your questions, comments and ideas at Ask Coupon Sherpa.