7 purchases to save money and respect the environment
You may already be saving money by preparing meals or buying second-hand things but there are so many other ways you can cut your costs. The trick is to invest some money now, then reap the savings later, and we've found some great purchases to help you do that.
Using many of these products also helps the environment, so you can accumulate eco points while saving some money. From energy-saving gadgets to products you'll wonder how you've lived without now, we've found the 7 purchases you need to save in the future.
1.Soda Stream
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Say goodbye (finally) to plastic bottles.
Even if you love sparkling water, fill the reusable bottle from the tap and hook it to the carbonator. For less than 70 euros, you will no longer have to waste plastic and make strenuous journeys with water packs.
Buy it on Amazon at 68 €
2. An A +++ washing machine
This Beko model has a special Aquafusion system that temporarily closes the drain hose in the initial stages of the wash cycle, thus preventing the detergent from being wasted unnecessarily. Thanks to this system, the detergent we use is optimized for a deeper clean and minimized detergent waste.
Buy it for € 249
3. An e-reader
And "true, we all love books, especially when we travel on vehicles or are closed at home but .... how much paper is needed!
The Kindle Paperwhite lets you read comfortably for hours. Crisp text and 32GB of storage compared to the previous generation. Plus, a single charge lasts weeks, not just hours. In addition, electronic books are cheaper!
Buy it for 150 €
4. A coffee maker
Save time, money and space! This machine from Bosch is small and compact, but it's big when it comes to making your favorite coffee drinks easily. In addition, the Tassimo Vivy was awarded with the Reddot Design Award 2014 and the "IF Product Design Award 2014.
Buy it on Amazon for € 42
5. Aromatic herbs
Aromatic herbs are a must in the kitchen and if you hate waste, this solution is ideal for you.
No more bulky packaging and escaping to the supermarket to buy basil and then throw it away almost whole.
Grow your own herbs, you will thank us!
Buy the set for € 29
6. Rechargeable batteries
Amazon Basics batteries can be used over and over again and in a compatible way with a variety of devices. They are particularly performing when applied to devices with high energy consumption such as digital cameras, electric toothbrushes, flashlights, etc.
Buy them for € 14.99
7. Set of containers for bulk food
Many supermarkets now allow you to buy pasta, biscuits, legumes, cereals and much more, without packaging: in bulk.
Obviously this lowers the price, but above all it has a very significant environmental impact.
If you've married the cause too, here are airtight containers to keep food perfectly.
Buy a set for € 17.99
