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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Reduce your dependence on fossil fuels by driving less and using public transport or walking; reduce your energy consumption by turning off lights to empty rooms and appliances at the wall; choose energy-efficient appliances and alternative power sources; change to CFL light bulbs. Keep take-out as an occasional treat.

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Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So instead of menu planning, buying what we need and eating it, we are buying what we feel like, cooking too much and throwing away the rest instead of eating the leftovers. Many appliances are still using 10-15% power when in standby, so if you are not using it unplug it. Learn to reduce, reuse recycle everything.