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Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In my area a smaller bin equates to a smaller land tax bill. It can range from $50 – $300 a year depending on your area. 4.) Using your own shopping bags can save 10cents or more when shopping. Just a few simple changes to your daily routing can produce a significant drop in your bills.

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Don’t Dig a Money Pit in Your Garden

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You were going to save a bundle on your grocery bill by growing your own vegetables and herbs. Instead, you broke your budget buying every gadget from the big box gardening store – not to mention the pricier mature plants and the chemicals to make them grow faster and produce more.

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How to Be Green and Save Money

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An even greener and cheaper thing to do is to grow your own vegetables – If you’ve got even just a small plot of land (even some pots on the windowsill), it’s incredibly easy and surprisingly fast to grow your own good. Great Ways To Save Money On Energy Bills At Home.

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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

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Even if you don’t have a lot of room, you can grow a container garden. The added plants will help with the air quality around your home, and you’ll save money by growing your own food. Replace Some of Your Light Bulbs. Considering replacing your standard light bulbs with CFLs or with LEDs.

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