TAKE A WALK
By: SYHSAVE $1,800
If you’re paying someone to walk your dog a few times a week, why not do it yourself?
PET FOOD
By: SYHConsider a vegetarian diet for your pets, or at least consider feeding them less meat, poultry, and fish
COLLARS/LEASHES
By: SYHMake the next pet leash or collar you purchase be made from organic canvas materials instead of nylon.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
By: SYHSAVE $ 1,000
If it’s not already taken care of, make sure you get your pet spayed or neutered.
ICE ICE BABY
By: SYHBuy flash-frozen instead of fresh fish. Much of the fish available for sale these days is frozen at sea shortly after being caught.
TAKE OUT THE TRASH
By: SYHPack a waste-free lunch. Assemble your kids’ lunches without using any disposable items or individually-packaged foods.
HANDY DOWNS
By: SYHBuy secondhand clothing instead of new clothing from a department store. You can save up to $250 per year or more.