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World Wisdom - Budget-Friendly, Sustainable Spring Break Ideas

Motherhood Moments

“Whether going away or staying home for Spring Break, there are many ways families can create teachable moments about recycling. This is important since P+PB research shows that 95% of Americans say they recycle to some extent but fewer than half know the basics of recycling,” explained Mary Anne Hansan, President, P+PB.

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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 stamps, paper, fuel, and mail transport which not only is more eco friendly but it also saves your money. Recycle, recycle, recycle. If you have items you aren’t using, recycle them or give them to someone who can reuse them.

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How Your House or Business Can Invest in a Greener Planet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Look for ways of upgrading and monitoring your recycling facilities so that you know you’re getting the most out of them.

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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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Dasani’s #GreenBottleCap Water Bottle

Nicoles Nickels

Currently, Dasani’s completely recyclable PET bottle sources 30% of its materials from approved plant resources! This is a huge reduction on our dependency on fossil fuel based bottles. Also, a fun twist on the packaging is that Dasani’s half-liter bottle twists down to half it size, so recycling bins can hold more!).

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How to Be Green and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s easy to use your car to “just pop to the shops”, however by doing this, you’re creating unnecessary Co2 and wasting money on fuel. By taking a walk down the road instead of driving, you’ll be getting some fresh air, some exercise and at the same time save yourself the cost of fuel costs.