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Companies Running Buy One, Donate One Programs For Those in Need

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One can hope this trend continues and the company finds even more ways to help those in need. Both of these companies use our consumer behaviors and habits to do good around the globe for those in need. Paying More to Support the Businesses Whose Practices You… Barefoot Running: Breakthrough or Trend? Warby Parker.

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Why Buying Green Is Not Always Eco-Friendly.

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Be more “ Eco-Friendly ” by picking up one of our 100% recycled-plastic doo-dads! And it’s not a welcome trend. It’s about reducing, reusing, repurposing, recycling, and regifting – not shopping. You’ve seen the ads on television, in magazines, an at the mall. “ Go Green ” by purchasing this reusable bag!

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The Prairie Eco-Thrifter Giveaway Extravaganza: 2nd Anniversary with an iPad 3 and over $200 Cash To Be Won Plus a Bonus Prize

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Two Years of Blogging Here are some highlights from the last 24 months: Top 8 Most Viewed Articles: Why Being Rich is Overated How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Build A Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials 5 Ways to End World Hunger How to Make Millions with Passive Income Frugal Anniversary Gifts that Will Win Her Over How to Save Hundreds of Dollars (..)

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Happy Earth Day!

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

Another fantastic eco-friendly site is Modify , which presents a unique shopping experience for the discriminating, eco-conscious consumer. Tags: Trend Alert earth day eco-chic eco-friendly Going Green. Related posts: H of H and Happy Halloween I was pleasantly surprised this morning when I checked out.

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Reviewing The World’s Landfills – A Future Fictional Business Plan Excerpt

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As far back as 1978 (Future Trends Which Will Influence Waste Disposal by Abel Wolman) Wolman noted that: “If it is true, as some insist, that solid waste may be a resource disguised as a nuisance, then supplementary aids for its successful continuous recovery must be discovered.”. How much trash we generate /recycle. Background.