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Should Environmental Groups Take Money From Dirty Polluters?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While many groups dedicated to saving the planet have green-colored logos and pleasant, naturey-sounding names, where they get a percentage of their funding from may surprise the most ardent environmentalist. No one would begrudge GMO king Monsanto from attempting to donate millions to environmental groups; that’s just smart business.

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How to Use a Credit Card to Save the World

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There are a few companies that can help you rid yourself of unwanted junk mail. If you want to use your credit card to help out the environment, you can always get yourself a affiliate card from one of the big conservation or environmental groups. Large companies will listen to their consumers if enough of them make a compliant.

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Calendar of Environmental Events Around the World

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

World Wetlands Day – February 2 – Each year, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and groups of citizens at all levels of the community undertake actions aimed at raising public awareness of wetland values and benefits in general. Have you participated in any of these events?