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Eco-Friendly Properties – The Next Big Thing of 2019

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Evidence suggests that consumers are now more aware of ethical and environmental issues surrounding the goods and services they use, with research from the Ethical Consumerism Report revealing that 50 per cent of consumers had avoided a product due to a company’s bad reputation. of older buildings have the same.

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Health Habits: Autonomy - Taking Control of Your Healthcare in a Broken System

Motherhood Moments

Radich discusses how the current health care system healthcare system works for the pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, and regulatory agencies and against consumers especially when it comes to managing their health. How can consumers advocate for themselves and make sure they're getting the care they really need?

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Ways to Have a Green Christmas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Pair that with Thanksgiving right before it and it makes me squirm just thinking about it. It’s cold out, so we idle our cars for longer periods of time to get them warmed up and then idle while we wait for somebody else to make us food so we don’t have to get out of the car. Take It Easy On the Consumerism.

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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. If you really want to get personal with your gift giving, you can make something to give to your friends and family. I enjoy making chocolate truffles as gifts. Give Something You’ve Made.

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How to Embrace a Sustainable Living Lifestyle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Prominent scientists have written about the dangers of continuing the rate of development and growth of consumerism-driven societies, but their warnings have largely fallen on deaf ears. The need for worldwide changes to incorporate a more sustainable way of life has become obvious, but making the necessary changes is proving difficult.

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The good news is that many of the changes you can make will also save you money and may even help you live a healthier lifestyle. Processed food uses vast amounts of energy in its production, making it an unsustainable commodity. Avoid artificial flavors and colors; you might be surprised what they are made from.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, it’s not just lack of money that makes people want to cut back, re-purpose, or live within their means… it’s also a case of wanting to be ecologically responsible. From becoming a landlord to renting out tools, vehicles and high-fashion attire… opportunities exist for people to make money off items they already own.

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