Eco-friendly banking choices you can feel good about.
Earth Day, which first began on April 22, 1970, is a day celebrated by millions around the world with the purpose of raising awareness of environmental issues. To honor the day, many people devote time to various ecofriendly initiatives such as participating in a community cleanup, conducting a household energy audit, implement habits towards going paperless, and more.
Ready to start living sustainably, but don’t know where to begin? The key is to start small and work your way up! For example, there are some banking habit changes you can implement into your life today that can have a long-term impact.
Here are some simple sustainable banking tips for going green this Earth Day!
Switch to eStatements
Your sustainable banking journey can start with the small but impactful change from paper to digital. The positive environmental impact of switching from paper statements to eStatements is simple – the less paper being used, the less waste is being generated. When you make the switch, you’re not only using less paper, but you’re also saving on all other printing materials and transportation costs. And the best part is that going paperless and enrolling in eStatements is easy!
Avoid paper checks
Continue cutting paper waste by avoiding the use of physical checks when possible and opt for digital solutions instead. For example, try sending money with Zelle®, which is a fast, safe, and easy way to send and request money from those that you trust typically within minutes. You can also continue going paperless and spare a paper check by paying your loan from an external account in digital banking by simply selecting Pay my loan or credit card under Payments.
Connect with us digitally
Sustainable banking is also more than just going paperless. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, “burning fossil fuels like gasoline and diesel releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere” and these transportation pollutants “account for about 27 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.”
Of course, we love to see our members in person, but sometimes a journey to one of our financial centers is not an option. Instead of hopping in your car and using costly gasoline, opt for a Clearview Live® Video Banking experience for your next visit. Clearview Live® combines friendly, face-to-face service with modern convenience and is available six days a week on your phone or home computer.
Earth Day doesn’t need to be celebrated once a year. There are plenty of small changes we can make today and throughout the year that can make positive impacts. Going green is a state of mind and we’re sure that these sustainable banking tips can help jump start your eco-friendly journey!