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Competing With Yourself To Save On Utility Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I view each month’s bill – whether it be from the water company, the electric utility, or the natural gas provider – as a way to gauge how well I am doing in my efforts to both conserve energy and save money. Did I use less power than last month? Were my showers shorter? Reward yourself for a job well done.

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From Trash To Teasure

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Earning from trash through recycling is a great way to earn some extra cash and help save the environment at the same time. Electronics TVs, mobile phones, computer paraphernalia, laptops, cameras and other gadgets can be sold as used or even broken. 5 Ways to Save Money and the Planet at Work How many of you work in an office?

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