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Eco-Conscious Travel Tips

Shereen Travels Cheap

Skip the straw So many places now are banning plastic straws, because they aren't recyclable and mostly just end up in the ocean, aspiring to become a part of that plastic island. Because I love eating at food trucks, but I hate plastic utensils.and there's never anyplace to recycle them (if they even are recyclable).

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10 Ways To Make Your Home A Zero-Waste Facility

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

And while there are many individuals and groups working to make that a reality, it’s a rather difficult achievement because of the way we have set our society up to be one of convenience and disposability rather than reuse. Reuse Everything Glass jars make great water bottles at home. Where I live, nearly anything can be recycled.

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How To Pack A Waste-Free Lunch

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sure, there are days when you go out for a nice meal with co-workers or pay for the school lunch on pizza day, but when I think back to my school days I fondly remember those brown paper bags. Everything in that lunch bag can be washed and reused or at least an be dealt with in an environmentally-friendly manner.

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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week. A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. You can also freeze homemade meals, including soups, casseroles and other items.

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5 Products That You Should Avoid Using

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A better option to use is recyclable batteries. Recyclable batteries are much greener to produce and they can last for many years. Be sure to dispose of recyclable batteries properly. Metal silverware is a much greener option than throwing away plastic silverware after every meal. Plastic bags. Single packs of snacks.

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Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If we all planned our meals properly, ate proper portion sizes instead of cooking thinking our stomachs are the size of Texas, only cook what we can or will eat. Ny taking your own bags, reusing plastic bags you already have or even sewing some fabric bags from old t-shirts and things you can save a lot.

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free. Involve the whole family in menu planning and meal preparation. Reuse and recycle – consumerism has taught us to throw away anything that is broken or that we no longer want or need.

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