Give these tips a green light to save you money

A practical approach can reduce cost pressures

- CHLOE BARRETT

MANY people will be heading into 2026 with a long list of resolutions that they may or may not keep up with throughout the year, but perhaps living a more sustainable lifestyle should be at the top of their list.

Choosing to adopt certain sustainable practices can have a positive impact not only on the planet but also on your wallet, so it's definitely worth exploring green alternatives.

If you are new to the idea and determined to go greener in the new year, there are a few handy methods you can try to implement in your daily routine that won't throw things off balance.

These changes can also reduce your overall expenses in a time when the cost-of-living crisis seems to always be lurking in the background.

At the moment, it feels like every shop you poke your head into is overrun with big red SALE signs, and it can be hard to resist what seems like, at first glance, a bargain.

If you have been eyeing a winter coat that has been slashed to half off and you know you'll be wearing it every winter for the next few years, then go for it. However, avoid buying things just because they are cheap.