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On Environmentalism Becoming Consumerism

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Combine errands, use public transportation, pump up the air in your bike tires, or try to telecommute one day a week from home. I will never tell anyone to stop eating meat, as I eat meat, I enjoy it, and I believe my body needs it. But we all can eat a little less, don’t you think? Drive less. Avoiding flying when possible.

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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? We used to be able to just go shopping when new needed something; every time you go and buy something you won’t use, you’re buying into our consumerism culture.

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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Buying something cheap just because it’s a good deal falls into the category of “mindless consumerism” and it can lead to long-term money problems down the road. No matter how cheap it is, if it isn’t a planned purchase, you are still spending money — not saving it. What will you use it for?

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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 Denim Can Be Bad For The Environment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Companies Running Buy One, Donate One Programs For Those in… On Environmentalism Becoming Consumerism. If you live in America, buy American made denim clothing.

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Reduce your dependence on fossil fuels by driving less and using public transport or walking; reduce your energy consumption by turning off lights to empty rooms and appliances at the wall; choose energy-efficient appliances and alternative power sources; change to CFL light bulbs. It’s easier to go out a buy a new one, right?

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Passive Family Income shares with us 5 ways we can save on transportation. Consumerism Commentary talks about financial motivation for getting in shape. To me, being frugal is saving on the things that don’t matter and spending on the things that do. Going Green. How do you travel? I am a go getter.

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