Celebrate Earth Day with Green Banking Options

Searching for easy and beneficial ways to do your part this Earth Day? Even making simple changes to how you bank can have a significant impact, like reducing waste, cutting carbon emissions and supporting a sustainable lifestyle.

Here are a few eco-friendly options to celebrate Earth Day:

Opt-In for Online Bill Pay

A simple way to eliminate paper waste, save time and avoid mailing costs is by paying your bills electronically with online bill pay.  Plus, scheduling recurring payments helps you reduce your monthly to-do lists.  

Go Paperless with eStatements

Say goodbye to paper statements each month and instead receive eStatements in your online banking account and mobile app with email alert notifications that they have arrived. Not only are eStatements more convenient and easier to keep track of, but they also eliminate paper clutter and the $3 fee for paper statements.  

Use a Digital Wallet

Using a digital wallet, or an electronic version of your physical wallet that goes wherever you go, reduces the need for printed receipts, physical credit cards and debit cards, which decreases wear and tear and the need for replacements. Additionally, mobile payments eliminate the need to travel to banks and ATMs, reducing carbon-producing vehicle emissions.

Think Virtually for Appointments and Applications

While our favorite part of the day is meeting with our members in person, you can save fuel and reduce carbon emissions by using our virtual appointment scheduling feature, opening accounts online and applying for loans online.

Consider an All-Digital Account

There’s no better day than Earth Day to open that checking account you’ve been putting off: a fee-free, all-digital checking account, like More Checking. This account is eco-friendly, with no checks, no paper statements (only eStatements), exclusive benefits and no monthly fees.

Adopt Green Practices in Other Areas of Life

Are you ready to apply Earth Day principles to other areas of your life beyond banking, such as at home? Consider home improvement loans for upgrades like energy-efficient windows and solar panel installations, which reduce energy use and your overall carbon footprint.

Like in all things, small acts can have significant impacts. Adopting green banking strategies can have positive effects while also building up your financial portfolio.

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