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How to Embrace a Sustainable Living Lifestyle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to Wikipedia, “sustainable living is a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual’s or society’s use of the earth’s natural resources” Lester R. Gradually, though, we are becoming aware that there are limits to which humans can use the natural resources of our planet.

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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. Reduce your carbon footprint – and save money at the same time.

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On Environmentalism Becoming Consumerism

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most of the time I never really think about it, it’s just the word I use to describe myself when discussing my interests. But lately, this word is thrown around without much concern over how it is used, and some version of it is showing up in the advertising and marketing of goods and services that are actually anything but “environmental.”.