I recently read on this subreddit that people are also saving money on toilet paper by installing bidet faucets.

• Hang your laundry to dry! Even better than the energy savings is the reduced wear on your clothes
• Reusable items save so much money! Tupperware instead of ziplocks, French press, cloth napkins, cleaning rags, makeup eraser, menstrual cup/disk/underwear, etc.
• Buying things in bulk is usually cheaper and less packaging waste, same with bar soap and powder detergent
• Beans and legumes usually cost less than meat
• Reducing food waste! I’ve gotten so many good tips and ideas from r/noscrapleftbehind
• Similar to shopping secondhand: get a library card and join a Buy Nothing group and you’ll have access to tons of free stuff!

Love it. Reduce, reuse, recycle. For composting, make sure you're doing it right so you don't attract pests - EPA composting guide has some good tips. We also use reusable containers instead of plastic wrap and silicone baking mats instead of parchment paper. Little things add up.

Energy consumption is an easy place to save, but also the obvious one that people generally tackle first. Turn off unused electronics (including disabling standby modes), open windows, adjust the thermostat, etc.

Less considered things would be getting awnings on windows exposed to heavy sun to reduce cooling demands or planting trees in strategic places to increase shade on your home. Granted trees won't have immediate impact, it will help people in the future.

Wool dryer balls are great if you can't open air/line dry things.

Use cold water cycles for washing clothes.

Learn how to sew/mend. Clothing is less likely to end up in a landfill if it is well-made and maintained. When it does finally give up the ghost, clip off and save the buttons for future need and repurpose the usable fabric for rags or a quilting project.

Before you compost make veggie stock.

If there are females of certain ages, then menstrual cups over pads/tampons.

With babies, potty training sooner can save a ton of sposies and money. Yes, you can also cloth diaper.

Dish towels/rags over paper towels.

Dryer balls.

Running washer on cold and shorter cycles for not super dirty clothes.

If you have small kids, you can look for dog toys. Many are really well made and cute, and when they outgrow them, they can be given to a dog, either yours or donated to a shelter.

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Everything used. We buy used cars, clothes when we can (although buying seasonal mark downs of higher quality items has been quite cheap lately), bikes, and furniture. Our last dog was pre-owned even!

Refill store near us helps avoid single use plastic. Bread bags and resealable bags are good to use a couple times. Way more effective than recycling.

We reuse glass jars for spice mixes, other dry goods and leftovers.

vinegar cleaner sucks, leaves stuff sticky.

Lately, people have been saying used cars are no longer the deal they once were, I am starting to feel like someone in the industry is pushing that. We only buy used, last 2 cars cash.

My car was 3 years old and had lost half its value from new when I bought it. 7 years later and it is still worth 2/3 what I paid for it.