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How Downsizing to an Apartment Has Saved Us Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I also suspect that we’ve lowered our carbon footprint a bit as well. Our gas and electric bills have been smaller since we moved. This translates into lower bills each month, and you are even more sustainable. That usually translates to using fewer resources as well. Public Transportation and Other Amenities.

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Cutting Down on the Transportation Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We started by categorizing our bills and spending into groups, such as housing and transportation. We wanted to see where we were spending most of our money, and whether there is any opportunity for us to cut down on any of those bills as a result of the combination of our finances.

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Minimize Your Impact on the Environment with Your Finances

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well actually it is. By avoiding to pay for even little things like plastic bags at the grocery store or recycling and returning your empty glasses, not only do you save money, but you help the planet as well. I became a vegetarian 3 years ago, and noticed my grocery bills reduced immensely. Saving Money. Transportation.

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