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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

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Choose thrift first. Rather than purchasing new, check to see if you can borrow from a friend, barter, or buy second hand. And rather than throw unused possessions away, donate to a thrift store or offer up on Freecycle.org. After home heating and cooling costs, the second largest home energy use is water heating.