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Is ‘Going Green’ Killing Our Economy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

His personal finance blog offers great ways to save money as well as tips to plan for the future. With the movement of environmental concern, the world is in flux. While the environmental movement is not the sole cause of this shift in the patterns of our everyday lives, it does contribute. We Need to Adapt.

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Easy Ways to Be Green Around Your Home

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The concern about saving our earth wasn’t as intense as it is now. 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.

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On Environmentalism Becoming Consumerism

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Turning the thermostat up or down a few degrees will have no effect on your comfort, but if everyone did it we could save massive amounts of energy. People make feel like they deserve such toys because they work hard, but this needs to change if we are to have any hope of saving ourselves. Stop consuming for consumption sake.

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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. More people than ever have come around to considering making significant changes to the way they live their lives, all in the name of saving the planet. The green movement is gaining strength around the world.

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