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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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Why You Should Live Green

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As the environmental movement has gathered momentum, green products and services have become cheaper. Get the whole family involved to increase the positive impact you make on the environment. As a family, plant a garden or a tree and watch it grow. Involve the Kids There may be more than just you in the house.

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On Environmentalism Becoming Consumerism

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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