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Is ‘Going Green’ Killing Our Economy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While the environmental movement is not the sole cause of this shift in the patterns of our everyday lives, it does contribute. This however may not be enough to convince you to jump on board and commit your resources toward furthering the environmental movement, especially in this questionable economy. We Need to Adapt.

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Easy Ways to Be Green Around Your Home

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In the late 80′s, green was just a color in the rainbow, not an environmental movement. Maybe it’s because I’m 20+ years into adulthood and I see the benefits, both environmentally and financially of being a good steward of our resources. The concern about saving our earth wasn’t as intense as it is now.

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On Environmentalism Becoming Consumerism

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sadly, the environmental movement has become just another place for companies to sell us more crap we don’t need. No one person or small family needs four bathrooms, five televisions, multiple cars, a vacation home, and an RV.

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Why You Should Live Green

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As the environmental movement has gathered momentum, green products and services have become cheaper. I know that several years ago, at the beginning of the awareness about climate change, it was not only expensive but also quite difficult to make any meaningful changes.

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