In this day and age, we're all looking for ways to save. At the same time, more and more people are increasing their concerns for the planet. Recycling has been a great concept for a while, but one can argue that it does not seem like people are really doing all they can. Here are some tips and ideas to help you start saving in your own home.

Reuse Plastic Bags

Okay, I realize that plastic bags are already a bad thing right now. Increasingly, stores are starting to have customers pay for them! Yet, we often wind up with some of these bags. Instead of getting home and just throwing them out, reuse them.

Collect your plastic bags and keep them in a designated place （away from children and pets）, such as a pantry or closet. They don't take up much space and will be there when you need them. Keep a few in your car to collect any garbage. Do the same thing in your home, as well. When garbage day comes around, put your little bits of garbage in the bags and throw them out.

You can also use the bags to carry things with you, like food to work, a pair of shoes to change into, etc.

Invest in a Water Bottle

You don't have to just put water in it. It saves you the cost of buying individual water bottles, for one.

These are just some ideas to hopefully spark your mind for new ideas to help save the environment and your money. Feel free to share your own ideas and tips in the comments!

在现今时月，我们都希望节约。同时也越来越多的人关心环境。回收的美好构想由来已久，但是有人表明，人们似乎并没有尽力而为。下面有些小窍门和好主意可以帮你在自己家里开始节约。

重复使用塑料袋

恩，我认为塑料袋现在已经成了不好的东西。慢慢地，商店将不再向顾客免费发放。然而，我们还是经常有不少塑料袋。与其把他们放在家里或是扔掉，不如重复使用。

收集这些袋子并放在一个固定的地方（孩子们和宠物够不着的地方）,比如说橱柜和储藏室。他们不怎么占地方，而且你要用的时候就可以找到。放几个放在车里装垃圾。也放些在家里装垃圾。到了收垃圾那天，把小的废物装进袋子然后一起扔掉。

你也可以用这些袋子来装吃的到上班的地方，或者装一双可换的鞋子等。

买个水壶/水杯

你不一定要用来装水。有了水壶，你可以省下买瓶装水的费用。

以上这些主意不过是希望帮助你想些新的办法来保护环境和省钱。欢迎来分享你的观点和窍门！