The US bailout of the stock market has done nothing to steady the nerves of global money markets. With most families heads down and bottoms up, what does this mean to the Green Consumer?
Going green is not always a cheap option. I have been looking into installing solar hot water and a solar power generator. Quotes have been ranging from $4000 – $20,000 depending on what they are offering. Buying organic and local can add on a little to the weekly shop and using greener cleaning and personal care products is more costly than mass produced brands. The temptation for many facing the squeeze is to throw the hands up in the air and give in – putting off big projects and cutting back on daily spending.
While it is not practical for everyone to carry on regardless I am hoping that people don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater when it comes to global warming. It is little steps that cause changes so don’t lose faith when the market swings, stick to your green guns and invest wisely and greenly. It may save you in the long term (and will make the planet smile).
There are a few places to look for “green bargains”. Check these out:
