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Eco-Conscious Travel Tips

Shereen Travels Cheap

It might be negligible in relation to the weight of the plane itself, but every little bit helps, plus you'll feel like a rock star for being able to go straight from the plane to your hotel, because you don't have to wait at the baggage carousel like all those other suckers. Probably you recycle them, but what if you didn’t have to?

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Meet a Reader | Ginger from Texas

The Frugal Girl

I sent Ginger the Meet a Reader information a while ago, but as she says, life happened, so she had a bit of a delay in (e)mailing in her answers. Searching for information on food waste led me here. Oregon is strong into recycling, reducing, and protecting the land. There is not much convenient recycling.

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Why a Credit Card Is Just As Important to Overseas Travel as Luggage

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In fact, you really should apply for and open such a card before booking flights, hotels, etc. In addition, make sure to inform your card company of your travel plans both so your card won’t be suspended due to suspicious use and so you can get a number to call free of charge from abroad in case you have any trouble.