Extreme savings or ecological lifestyle: Ohio man's frugal habits hailed as a solution to environmental woes
Year by year, the state of the environment worsens. Environmentalists continually work on solutions to help conserve our natural resources - much of which depends on us. More people are adopting an ecological lifestyle, such as an American who can be labeled as an extremist. This man showers in his clothes and uses leftover water to flush the toilet... once a week. What compels this 31-year-old to save so excessively? We explain.
8 Feb 2024 | updated: 7 March 2024 08:57
He views saving as a way of life, primarily driven by monetary benefits
Greg, a 31-year-old resident of Ohio, enjoys saving as a hobby. Showering in his clothes, he utilizes a bucket under the shower to collect leftover water. When filled, he uses it to flush the toilet. He reports doing this only once a week, saving approximately $25 per month.
The American man avoids using a washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, and dishes. He repurposes leftover yogurt containers as a cup and uses paper plates from his nephew's birthday party. "That way, I don't waste water," he explained in a conversation with TLC.
Rather than using toilet paper, he uses pieces of old newspapers. "-You might get a little smudged with ink, but no one notices," — he confessed. What drives this 31-year-old to such extreme saving is not ecology, but money. - "I'll do anything for money" — he says.
As a Zumba instructor, Greg can't complain about a lack of money. Since he lives rent-free in a house given to him by a deceased student, he charges his roommates high rent while avoiding the costs himself. He also participates regularly in paid clinical studies. This enabled him to buy a new car. "I had to smear my butt with ointment, but it was worth it for that car," he said in an interview.
