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8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Did you know that Americans dispose more than 700 billion pounds of paper, plastic, glass, wood, food, metal, clothing, electronics, etc. Thankfully, there are easy ways for us consumers to change this number and make a difference. When buying battaries or other electronics, aim to get items that use rechargeable batteries.

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Good Modern Home Design is Eco-Friendly & Sustainable

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification tool to measure and evaluate sustainable design, and requires all facilities owned by the federal government to be built or renovated to LEED Gold standard, the highest level of certification.

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How To Get A Personal Loan In 8 Steps

Savings Corner

How to get a loan in 8 steps Consumers often choose personal loans because they provide fast access to cash for a variety of needs. Home improvement loans: A home improvement loan may be a good option to pay for a large renovation project without taking out a secured home equity loan.

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