Save the planet and stretch your budget

Small changes to the way you shop and run your household could save your money – and help the environment, too.

Here are eight ways that lightening your impact on the planet can be good for your wallet.

Shopping:  New Zealanders send 122,547 tonnes of food to landfill each year, or 79kg of edible food per household. Supermarkets often get the blame but households are responsible for the largest proportion of food waste. It's estimated to cost an average household $563 a year. If you plan your meals more closely, take a shopping list with you to the supermarket and only buy what you need, you'll save money and waste less food. 

Waste less water: If you live in a part of the country that meters water separately, using less will reduce your bill. Cut down your water usage by having shorter showers, installing a low-flow showerhead, not using the hose to water your garden, and only turning on the dishwasher or washing machine when you have a full load.

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