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How to Throw a Green Party

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Entertaining doesn’t have to be damaging to the environment, nor do you have to limit the fun to throw a green party. So check out these great tips on how to throw a green party and do your bit for the environment. This is one area where it is simple to go green. There are also ranges of tableware made from recycled plastic.

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How to Have a Green Christmas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Christmas Trees and Lights in the UK has some great ideas on how to turn a white Christmas into a green Christmas… Buy Smarter Look for locally made gifts at craft fairs and boutique shops. Don’t be drawn to glossy foil or metallic wrapping paper; it’s much harder to recycle than normal paper. Plus, green. Just Buy Less!

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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

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Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Go Green Money Tips'

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Why You Should Live Green

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As the environmental movement has gathered momentum, green products and services have become cheaper. This is mainly because more people are seeking out these green products and services to buy and use for themselves. The green movement is gaining strength around the world. What do you have to lose?

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How to Go Green Witout Going Broke

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Most people are aware that going green not only saves the environment, it also saves money. However, the big Catch 22 with going green is that the upfront costs can be quite expensive. However, going green doesn’t mean you have to go all out. In fact, there are several ways that you can go green without going broke.

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4 ways to futureproof your home for greener energy

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But with our world changing so rapidly we could soon be encountering even greater costs to futureproof our homes and make the most of green resources. Here are just four ways you may need to look at to green your home and make it more efficient in the long-term. Harvesting your rainwater. Using LED lights. Putting up solar panels.

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The Greener Option That Saves You Money: Paper Towels vs. Rags

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However, these advantages don’t necessarily make them a very green option, so let’s look at the green credentials of paper towel vs rags for household cleaning. Then I considered the amount of energy and water needed to rinse and launder cloth wipes and rags and wondered how green these processes were by comparison.