We’d all like to play our part in tackling the climate emergency that threatens our future. However, with soaring inflation and a cost of living crisis affecting our daily lives right now in the present, it can be hard to balance the cost to our finances with the cost to the planet.

But what does it actually cost to go green, and are there ways we can make a difference that is both effective and affordable? In this article, we’ll look at the cost of contributing to the global climate challenge, from paying more for your flights and driving, to green solutions that actually save you money, like Think Hire site generator hire.

The cost of green travel

Travel is one of the biggest environmental polluters. There are greener alternatives, but they all come at a price. This week, the Government and the aviation industry unveiled their plans to decarbonise flying at the Sustainable Skies World Summit at Farnborough Airport. This includes increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel made from things like agricultural waste. Sustainable aviation fuel produces 70% less carbon emissions, but it costs more to produce than traditional fuels, and so it increases the cost of flights.

Similarly, electric cars produce virtually no carbon emissions while driving, but they are significantly more expensive to buy. According to the comparison website USwitch, the average price of buying an electric car is around 35% more than the equivalent petrol vehicle. That’s an extra £10,000 price tag to drive green, which is a lot to ask in the current economic climate.

Cutting carbon at home

Fortunately, there are lots of ways you can cut carbon and fight climate change at home that cost you nothing. There’s even a Government website dedicated to quick and easy no cost actions you can take.

For example, switching off devices at the wall, instead of leaving them on standby, will cut energy use and save you around £65 a year in the process. Turning down the thermostat can save you £75 or more and washing clothes at 30° instead of 40° can save you 40% of the energy and emissions.

It costs nothing to go green on site

In business, things are a little different. With increasing operational costs across the board on construction sites, the environment may be the least of your worries. However, the good news is that with Think Hire site generator hire, you can cut emissions AND cut costs at the same time. Better still, if you make Think Hire your renewable energy partner, we guarantee it!

By combining the latest solar and hybrid site generator hire with state of the art solar site lighting, electric vehicle and plant charging points, and eco-friendly welfare units and site offices, Think Hire can make sure that going green works for your pocket as well as the planet.

The best things in life are free

They say that the best things in life are free, and here at Think Hire, we couldn’t agree more. We don’t think it should cost the Earth to save the Earth, and our expert team will work with you to prove that it can be done. Going green with Think Hire site generator hire would make still sense even if we were only facing a climate emergency, or only struggling with rising costs. But now that we are facing both these challenges at the same time, it makes more sense than ever before.

To find out more about how you can cut costs AND cut emissions with Think Hire site generator hire, get in touch with our team today on 0330 133 2222, or complete the contact form online. It’s never been more important, or more affordable to go green, so make that call now.