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How to Embrace a Sustainable Living Lifestyle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He describes sustainability as “shifting to a renewable energy-based, reuse/recycle economy with a diversified transport system” People often refer to their attempts at sustainability as “going green”, being eco-friendly or adopting an eco-living lifestyle.

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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. Reduce your carbon footprint – and save money at the same time. Reuse and recycle – consumerism has taught us to throw away anything that is broken or that we no longer want or need.

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On Environmentalism Becoming Consumerism

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

All the consuming in the world isn’t going to help one bit. Combine errands, use public transportation, pump up the air in your bike tires, or try to telecommute one day a week from home. Stop consuming for consumption sake. The metal ones we all have been using for centuries. But we all can eat a little less, don’t you think?

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Having a Hard Time Getting By? 3 Budget Leaks You May Be Experiencing.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? The average cost of a meal is around $3 across North America, meaning that you’d be saving $4.00 Many people are, and you’re not alone. Money Tips'

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How Denim Can Be Bad For The Environment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Let’s begin at the top and work our way through the manufacturing, consuming, and disposal of a pair of denim jeans. There are American denim mills and manufacturers out there, and that can cut down on the amount of transportation and carbon footprint your jeans leave behind. Now, what about the environmental issues? Go Green'

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