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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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On Environmentalism Becoming Consumerism

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most of the time I never really think about it, it’s just the word I use to describe myself when discussing my interests. But lately, this word is thrown around without much concern over how it is used, and some version of it is showing up in the advertising and marketing of goods and services that are actually anything but “environmental.”.

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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. This is mainly because more people are seeking out these green products and services to buy and use for themselves. The next important products are energy-using domestic appliances, e.g. refrigerators and washing machines.

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