by Natalie Pyles

I hope by now with all the media, news, and hype about going green you realize that going green does not have to be more costly and can, in fact, save you hundreds of dollars on your home's overhead expenses. But you might be thinking that the savings stop at your door. Doesn't it still cost more to buy green products at the grocery store -- and, for that matter, at any other kind of store?

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The short answer is no, and here is why: Your spending choices shape the world we live in. How you spend not only determines the quality of your life -- what you eat, where you live -- it also contributes to the success of your businesses where you shop. And as more and more Americans are choosing greener products, the prices are dropping all the time. That just makes sense, right?