Being Eco-Friendly can cost a pretty penny at times. It is hard to find that balance of cost vs. payout. I have found a great way to be Eco friendly and save some money in the process.
What I decided to do was buy a recycling trash can. You can easily pick one up at home depot for anywhere between $10-$20 depening on what size you want.
Then you can get a can crusher at any home improvement store as well for about $5. I mounted the can crusher directly above the space I will be using for my trash bin.
Throughout the week as I drink a soda, beer, or any kind of aluminum can, I place it in a tray. At the end of every week I crush cans. It typically takes me 5-10 minutes to crush all the cans.
After researching some places, I can receive up to $1.50 a pound for my crushed cans. After only 10 pounds, I have my money back. Having a can crusher and recycle bin is an easy and effective way to crush cans and save some green.
If you are not that big of a canned drinker, be sure to ask friends and family to save a bag for you. Using friends and family has certainly helped me fill my bin quickly.
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