Simple green changes to help you save money in 2025
It’s no secret that due to the cost-of-living crisis people are struggling to make ends meet. So now more than ever we’re seeing a rise in trends to help you budget, spend less and make more thoughtful purchases.
We’ve done a little research on how to help you save money this year while remaining as green as possible. If you’re looking to save some money or you’d like to learn more about how to make your household greener, we’ll be sharing our top tips below.
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Master laundry day
Improving your laundry day practices is a great place to start. There are a few things you can do to reduce cost and help the environment in the process. Here are a few top tips:
Lower your water temperature
Lowering your water temperature is a great, easy step to implement in your routine to help lower costs. According to Which, by switching your wash cycle from 40C to 20C, you’ll be able to save up to 62% energy. You might think switching to cold washes would lead to a less powerful wash but that’s not the case. The modern-day washing detergents are designed to kill germs even in cold cycles.
Reduce drying times with the Ecoegg Dryer Egg
If you’re in search for something to help you reduce time spent drying, check out our Dryer Egg. Ecoegg’s Dryer Eggs are designed to make your clothes softer as well as reduce creasing and drying times.
When wet, clothes stick to the side of your dryer drum, the soft nodules on these cleverly designed eggs gently catch on to your clothes moving them into the centre of the drum, creating space between your clothes as they tumble, allowing hot air to circulate more efficiently.
The result? Scientifically tested to reduce tumble drying time by up to 28%, which means energy and money savings for you.
Our Ecoegg Dryer Eggs come with a 10-year guarantee and with 50% off, that’s just £3.99 for 10 years worth of softer clothes saving you even more money. You can’t not tumble dry without these!
In 2025, the average cost of electricity in the UK is around 34p per kWh (as per the Energy Price Guarantee). The annual cost of a vented/condenser dryer is anywhere between £102-£204 and the cost per cycle of a vented/condenser dryer is between 68p – £1.36.
Our Dryer Eggs could save you up to £57 per year in energy alone, not to mention savings on repeat purchases of dryer sheets and even fabric conditioner! (and £570 savings in energy over the Dryer Eggs 10 year life span – depending on changing energy costs)
Do a full load of washing
This might be a little obvious but waiting to only wash your clothes when you have a full load is a great way to cut cost. Be careful not to overfill your washing machine though as this can lead to your clothes not washing properly.
Make the change to eco-cleaning products
It’s no secret that there’s an incredible number of eco-friendly alternatives when it comes to cleaning products, but how do you find the right product for you and how do you find a product that’s great value for money?
To help you build your box of eco-cleaning supplies, we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite products.
A completely natural, non-toxic with plant-based ingredients, surface cleaner for your home. A powerful, natural cleaner. Their scents come in a seasonal and signature collection, with the seasonal collection changing with the seasons. Currently on offer for £15 for a 90-day plan including a bottle for life and a cloth.
MACK uses innovative biotechnology to develop products that contain enzymes & bacteria that continue to do the cleaning for you. From toilet descaler to kitchen degreaser, MACK have got it covered for all your cleaning needs. Single use sachets start from £2.10 per sachet or if you fancy, you can purchase a BioFlask concentrate for £15 which should give you around 20 refills.
From chewable mouthwash tablets to loofah kitchen sponges and compostable sponge cloths. ecoLiving offers a wide range of eco and budget friendly cleaning devices.
Iron & Velvet offers a range of eco-friendly cleaning products. There’s an incredible selection of scents on offer as well as a fragrance free-range if you’re a little sensitive to scents. The products come as water soluble sachets, all you need is a bottle to get started or you can purchase a recycled bottle on their site. We like reusing our old bottles.
Prices range from £2-£5 for 500ml and 750ml refills or you can try out their starter bundle for £10 which includes Bathroom Antibacterial Surface Cleaner, Kitchen Antibacterial Surface Cleaner, Oven Cleaner, Glass Cleaner and Floor Cleaner.
From Laundry Detergent Eggs to Bamboo Towels. We offer a range of products designed to help reduce cost and keep your home as green and eco-friendly as possible. Discover our products below:
These nifty little eggs are designed to clean your clothes while remaining gentle on your skin, light on your pockets and eco-friendly. Our Laundry Detergent Eggs are £9.99 and last up to 70 washes, meaning you only pay 14p per wash! And then only 9p per wash for the refills!
Our Dryer Eggs are designed to reduce drying times by up to 28%, they do this by helping to separate your laundry so that the air can circulate, drying each item quickly and efficiently. The Dryer Eggs are also designed to soften your clothes as well as reduce creasing.
If you’ve been looking for an eco-friendly alternative to kitchen roll, look no further, our Bamboo Towels are the perfect green upgrade. One roll is designed to last an impressive 1700 uses. All you need to do is pop it in your washing machine, dry and use again.
We recommend keeping your used towels in a jar or container until you’re ready to do a full load.
Green money saving tips for the kitchen
For many households, the kitchen is the heart and soul of the home. While being the central hub of every home it’s also where you’ll find yourself using the appliances, cooking, cleaning and generally spending a bit more on your energy.
So how do you save money and make greener choices in the kitchen? Here are a few of our top tips.
Descale your kettle
Make sure you regularly descale your kettle as limescale buildup can reduce efficiency, causing the kettle to use more energy to heat through that limescale.
If you don’t have descaler to hand, simply add equal parts water and vinegar to break down limescale effectively. Let it soak for an hour, boil your kettle and let it soak for another 15 minutes. After that pour away the solution and rinse your kettle with clean water.
Only heat what you need
Only heat what you need! When filling your kettle, only fill with the water you actually need. Overfilling just uses unnecessary energy.
Fully load your dishwasher
If you use a dishwasher, don’t forget to fully load it before switching it on. This is far more economical and wastes less energy.
Ditch the plastic wrap
Cling film is arguably one of the most damaging plastic products on the market. Designed to be single use and it can’t be recycled, it has a lasting impact on our planet. We love swapping the plastic wrap for beeswax wrap. Honey Bee Good offers a wide variety of beeswax wrap made in the UK.
Tips for a greener and affordable bathroom
- Ditch disposables like wet wipes and cotton pads: Did you know you can use Ecoegg’s Bamboo Towels as makeup remover pads? Simply cut into smaller pieces, wash and reuse!
- Switch to cotton bath puffs: Cotton bath puffs are machine washable and reusable meaning you won’t have to waste your money on plastic puffs ever again.
- Make the switch to shampoo bars: Shampoo bars are typically far better for your hair than typical shampoo as they’re made without parabens and sulphates. They’re also far more eco-friendly, reducing your plastic consumption.
- Install water saving, eco-friendly taps: Bigger changes like switching appliances and making upgrades usually come at a higher up front cost. But eventually these upgrades pay off overtime, often saving you money.
Whether you’re making small changes like adjusting your laundry routine or switching to eco-friendly cleaning products, each step adds up to significant savings over time. By incorporating these simple, eco-conscious tips, you can create a more sustainable home while keeping your budget in check.
We hope these tips have inspired you to make greener choices in your own home. Start your eco journey today with Ecoegg!
