Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

But, is it really the best time to start making radical changes? Wouldn’t making radical changes to our infrastructure only hurt our ability to meet the upfront costs of switching to renewable energy? While the environmental movement is not the sole cause of this shift in the patterns of our everyday lives, it does contribute.

Economy 212

Economy Green Environmental Movement Green And Frugal 212

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2014

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.

Green 100

Green Environmental Movement Home Compost 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2012

For a while now, many people have believed that making changes that are more environmentally friendly , or ‘greener’, is more expensive than continuing along in the same way they always have. As the environmental movement has gathered momentum, green products and services have become cheaper.

Green 211

Green Flowers and Plants Food and Drink Environmental Movement 211

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2013

Not only do they still get thrown away, but now organic cotton is being harvested to make something that gets used just a single time. Environmentalism and sustainable living isn’t about buying a product to make yourself more green or friendly to nature. Want to really make a difference? Eco-friendly utensils.

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Consumerism Environmental Movement Green Reuse 183