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5 Ways to Save Money and the Planet at Work

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Almost all kinds of office paper can be recycled. Everything from paper to envelopes to facial tissue can be bought in a recycled form. Conserve paper. Find paperless ways to communicate. It’s funny, we live in a technological world and yet we seem to duplicate everything we do electronically on paper.

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How to Use a Credit Card to Save the World

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Using a credit card can help save trees by removing the need to use paper. So you can help simply by going paperless. Check with your bank to determine how to set up a paperless account. If you like to use paper statements as hard copy back-ups, see if your bank offers the ability to store back-up copies on your hard drive.

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How Can I Be Eco-Friendly With a Credit Card?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A percentage of your purchase will then be donated to the group of your choice. Do you really need a paper statement every month, or can you deal with an online paperless type? While you’re in the mood to save a tree or two, consider using your credit or debit card in place of paper checks. Save The Trees.

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In fact, my husband and I just revamped our budget so that we can donate to charities even more each month. Go paperless and reduce clutter. Sometimes on paper it looks like a no-brainer, but it could really be tough in many cases. Thanks Jeffrey for giving us some new ideas on how we can help others. Save Money this Spring: #3.