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How to Embrace a Sustainable Living Lifestyle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to Wikipedia, “sustainable living is a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual’s or society’s use of the earth’s natural resources” Lester R. Gradually, though, we are becoming aware that there are limits to which humans can use the natural resources of our planet. Definitions .

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Ways to Have a Green Christmas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The amount of wrapping paper that this continent uses is absolutely disgusting, and it’s a complete waste of resources and money. Take It Easy On the Consumerism. How to Have a Green Christmas Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season Cheaper, Less Stressful Alternatives to Christmas Gift… Do You Save Wrapping?

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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While you can’t always pay for convenience if you don’t have the financial resources to spend the extra, if convenience is important to you, and you can afford it, there’s no reason not to. I know people who are perfectly happy flying a red-eye, and glad to save the money. I’m just not one of them.

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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. These are gifts that don’t require additional resources, and they can be personal and fun in nature. A great way to give a unique gift, as well as help save the planet. Give Something You’ve Made.

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

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Sustainability is the process of adopting a sustainable lifestyle that ensures the conservation and security of the Earth’s natural resources. Scientists are warning that humans are depleting these resources at an alarmingly fast rate, one that outstrips the planet’s ability to renew them.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. Save on Entertainment. the Redbox and Blockbuster kiosks that have popped up on every corner have helped people save money by offering newly released DVD’s for just $1 per night. Avoid Consumerism. In the U.S.,

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

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We have been saving for our vacation to Asia since last year and we have been successful at this. Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? I don’t know about you but I am always up for saving some money anywhere I can. How to Save Money shares the best price comparison sites in Canada.

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