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Eco-Conscious Travel Tips

Shereen Travels Cheap

Skip the straw So many places now are banning plastic straws, because they aren't recyclable and mostly just end up in the ocean, aspiring to become a part of that plastic island. Because I love eating at food trucks, but I hate plastic utensils.and there's never anyplace to recycle them (if they even are recyclable).

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Packing Light: Tips for Your Toiletry Bag

Shereen Travels Cheap

I've tried multiple brands, but I really like Bite , because they work much better than others, taste better, and come in glass bottles that can be recycled or reused. I don't want to find that all my makeup melted off halfway through a 12-hour bout of sightseeing where I'm taking public transport. Thank you.

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How to Have a Green Christmas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Less transport movements mean less carbon emissions and you’ll be supporting the local economy too. Also look at the recycled content of the paper you’re buying to get the best deal for the environment, helping you to make Christmas that little bit greener. creased sections of paper for next year.

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Apply Minimalist Principles to Your Life, and Reap the Financial Benefits

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When people think of minimalism, they often picture families living an almost zero-waste lifestyle, meticulously composting and recycling so they only have a single bag of trash per year. Here are some of the things you can do that can bring greater contentment — and even help you improve your financial situation: Simplicity.

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