# Touro University Goes Economic Impact of Living Green

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2013/03/touro-university-goes-economic-impact-of-living-green/
- Published: 2013-03-21T22:43:36-04:00
- Author: greenguruguides

Touro University Worldwide Takes a Look at How Living Greener Can Save Money and
the Planet

Touro University Worldwide (TUW) recently announced the establishment of its newest
program, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management (BSBA).
In honor of this announcement and with International Earth Day coming in April, 
we thought it was only fitting to discuss a topic that’s on everyone’s mind: how“
living green” can impact your finances. Below are some suggestions that we put together
on how you can reduce your carbon footprint and credit card bills.

· Turning down the Amount on Your Electricity Bills: With tuition fees and household
bills, most online students are looking to save money any way they can. Something
as simple as unplugging your appliances when you leave your residence can save cash.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average U.S. household spends about
$1,900 a year on energy costs and 5% to 10% of this residential electricity comes
from devices that are [plugged in 24 hours a day](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/10/national-plug-in-day-is-sunday-october-16-2011/).

· Recycling to Start Your Cash Flow Cycle: Recycling can be tough. We’ve all been
tempted to throw our glass bottle in the trash bag when the blue recycle bin is 
only ten steps further. But trust us; the ten extra steps are worth it. There are
many places where you can participate in “pay-as-you-throw” programs which will 
give you money back for each bottle. Some charities also accept bottles as donations
which is a great way to give back to your community. If that isn’t motivation enough,
recycling also has a huge impact on our economy. According to Recycling Revolution,“
recycling creates 1.1 million U.S. jobs, $236 billion in gross annual sales and 
$37 billion in annual payrolls.”

· Washing Away Your Laundry Bills: Laundry can be expensive, especially if you live
in a an apartment where you are paying for each individual wash and dry. By washing
your clothes with cold water, you are saving money and the earth. According to World
Watch Institute, “as much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine-wash clothes
goes to heating the water.” Hanging your clothes to dry will also save money and
energy.

· [Burning Away Calories](https://web.archive.org/web/20151105043434/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/22/magazine/how-exercise-could-lead-to-a-better-brain.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&)
and Car Bills: One of the great advantages of an online university is that you are
saving money on travel cost, which in turn reduces carbon monoxide emissions. World
Watch Institute recommends that you bike or walk to a place of study or work whenever
possible. This is a great way to get your exercise, reduce car-costs even more, 
and save the planet. Several studies have shown that exercise also improves your
ability to study and retain information, which is important for your college career.

[The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Management degree](https://www.tuw.edu/academics/business/business-administration-and-management/)
provides students an opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree while advancing
their career in the most efficient way. So this month, take the initiative to kick
start your education and live greener!

Interested students should visit [http://www.tuw.edu](https://www.tuw.edu/)/ or 
call 888-586-5193 to learn how they can apply today.

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