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What is Green Energy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

During the course of the last elections both in Canada and the USA, there was a substantial amount of talk surrounding energy: renewable energy, green energy, and fossil fuel emissions. It’s pretty obvious that energy involves the way that things are powered, however a lot of people may be unsure as to what green energy is.

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Eco-A Listers: Celebrities That Have Gone Green

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There are quite a few celebrities who have used their visibility to support good causes, like going green. might be the most famous and visible stars with a dedication to going green. Not one individual, but a large band that is dedicated to keeping their tours green. Do you know any other celebrities that have gone green?

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How Your House or Business Can Invest in a Greener Planet

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By doing this you don’t only help everybody on the globe by using green energy , you also help yourself. Fossil fuels continue to ruin our environment, and as they are also running out it is time for us to understand how we can use renewable energy for all of our business and home needs. Going green in the office and at home.

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Competing With Yourself To Save On Utility Bills

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It’s quite a fun game as well as a “feel good” one as I know if I beat last month I did my part to burn less fossil fuels – and that’s something we all need to strive for. Go Green' With just a quick glance, I can see how well I did versus the previous month and have a figure to shoot to beat during the current one.

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Staying Positive in a Bad Situation

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I have taken this mindset to my financial life and this is what really fuels me to stay positive, even during the most difficult times. Set Some Goals – Look at some simple things that you can do to change your life for the better. Pick a few small, easily obtainable goals, to help make the bigger goals seem more possible.

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The Benefits of Buying Local

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There is a huge saving in fuel consumption because people are not driving long distances to shop. Plus, the food has not traveled huge miles to get to you and so the saving on fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions is considerable. However, everyone can work towards the same goal of buying local as much as they can.

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5 Eco-Friendly Tips for the Workplace

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fuel prices rose 1.9 It goes without saying that taking the most direct route to work is most cost-effective, fuel-wise… but planning your commute to enable timely stops to the market or to pay bills on your way to or from work can save money as well. According to the Bureau of labor Statistics, U.S. percent.

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