For many of us, paper checks are still a necessary part of banking. Why not make your check writing a little greener by buying checks printed on recycled paper? The fees that banks charge for checks border on the obscene. Fortunately, there are many other options — Checks in the Mail, Current, even Costco. I’ve learned that a company I started using years ago, The Check Gallery, actually does use recycled paper and prints with vegetable-based inks. The best part, they’re much cheaper than the bank, and they have an introductory offer for first-time purchasers that makes them less expensive than almost any other company out there — you can now get one box of checks for $9.95 and a second box for on 10 cents. There are a variety of styles to choose from, too. I can’t recommend them highly enough.
While you’re greening your checks, what are some other ways you can green your banking routine? One way is to consider online banking. Because many online banks don’t have brick and mortar branches all over the country, their carbon footprint is much lower. I use ING Direct (Learn about Electric Orange from ING DIRECT) and have been very happy with them.
Another idea is to go paperless wherever possible. Most companies now have an option for you to receive your statements online instead of in the mail. It’s greener, but also creates less clutter for you.
As always, simply stopping to think about making our everyday tasks greener is often all it takes to make a difference. How do you green your banking?
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We have a savings account with ING Direct and have been pleased with them. Another online bank that I’m very interested in is ShoreBank Pacific (http://www.eco-bank.com/), which is “committed to environmentally sustainable community development.” I’m considering switching from ING to them.
@Erin – Thanks for the head’s up on ShoreBank Pacific. I’ll have to check them out.