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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. However, it is possible to have a greener Christmas, as well as find gifts that are a little more eco-friendly. If you can’t find what you want in town, you can still limit how far the gifts you buy travel.

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Look at applying these strategies in your home; you will probably find that you can influence your immediate circle of friends and relatives and possibly your local community. Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free.

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How Denim Can Be Bad For The Environment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

And while denim is recyclable into wall insulation, most everyone just throws the jeans away, heads to the store, and repeats the cycle, over and over again. 6 Places to Find Inexpensive Organic Cotton Clothing Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day Should You Learn To Sew? This is not good. Go Green'

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