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Eco-Conscious Travel Tips

Shereen Travels Cheap

While travel doesn't always feel like it's great for the environment, especially when you're getting to your destination on a a huge plane that burns a ton of fuel, there are many things you can do to offset your travel carbon footprint. Pack Light The less "cargo" that a plane carries, the less fuel it has to use. Many are even free!

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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Biodiesel and Biomass Fuels

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Biomass is the term given to the process of producing fuel by burning biological matter. Even though carbon dioxide, nitrogen and sulphur compounds are produced when using biomass fuels, these substances are not released in sufficient concentrations to affect the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. Biofuels .

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How to Become an Earth Friendly Consumer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do they recycle? Do they use recycled products? This saves on packaging as well as transportation because larger amounts can be shipped in one load. Plus by buying local, you are cutting down on the carbon emissions produced by food transportation. Recycle, recycle, recycle. Buy in bulk. Pass it on.

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Reduce your dependence on fossil fuels by driving less and using public transport or walking; reduce your energy consumption by turning off lights to empty rooms and appliances at the wall; choose energy-efficient appliances and alternative power sources; change to CFL light bulbs. It’s easier to go out a buy a new one, right?

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10 Ways to Transform Your Home into an Eco-Friendly Haven

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They’ll make sure that every bit of trash is disposed of properly and sent to proper recycling facilities. This means you waste water, fertiliser, soil, and even the fuel used to transport your food. But what happens to the trash left behind when you declutter? Dial Down on the Paper Towels.

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