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Here at Settlement Capital we are doing our part to go
green and help save the environment. Our entire office
has contributed to a recycling program as a first step.

Below are ways that you can go green plus help you
save money with your structured settlement or annuity!

+ Set your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in
the summer to save on heating and cooling costs.
+ Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) when your older incandescent bulbs
burn out.
+ Unplug appliances when you're not using them. Or, use a "smart" power strip that
senses when appliances are off and cuts "phantom" or "vampire" energy use.
+ Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. As much as 85 percent of the
energy used to machine-wash clothes goes to heating the water.

+ Take shorter showers to reduce water use. This will lower your water and heating
bills too.
+ Install a low-flow showerhead. They don't cost much, and the water and energy
savings can quickly pay back your investment.
+ Make sure you have a faucet aerator on each faucet. These inexpensive appliances
conserve heat and water, while keeping water pressure high.

+ Buy in bulk. Purchasing food from bulk bins can save money and packaging.
+ Invest in high-quality, long-lasting products. You might pay more now, but you'll be
happy when you don't have to replace items as frequently (and this means less waste!).

+ The big secret: you can make very effective, non-toxic cleaning products whenever you
need them. All you need are a few simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon,
and soap.
+ If you eat meat, add one meatless meal a week. Meat costs a lot at the store-and it's
even more expensive when you consider the related environmental and health costs.
+ Buy locally raised, humane, and organic meat, eggs, and dairy whenever you can.
Purchasing from local farmers keeps money in the local economy.