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Eco-Conscious Travel Tips

Shereen Travels Cheap

You saved time and you saved money. It's great, because it also saves you money too. 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. those savings are passed on to you.

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8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Today, I am going to share with you 8 ways you can recycle, reduce, and reuse. Concentrated products often require less packaging, resulting in less energy to transport it to the store and less plastic to recycle. We also save containers from items and reuse them for storage at a later time. Buy in bulk or in loose.

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Moving Out – 6 Lifestyle Changes to Make Relocating Easier

Koupon Karen

Seek Professional Assistance One of the most significant challenges of moving is managing the logistics of packing, transporting, and unpacking your belongings. Professional movers can take care of everything from packing and loading to transporting and unloading, allowing you to focus on other aspects of your move.

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Six Ways to Reuse Your Plastic Grocery Bags

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can even save a few plastic grocery bags and reuse them at your local farmer’s market or grocery store. Many times, people use trash bags to transport used clothing, but grocery bags will work as well. Recycle If none of these circumstances apply to you, you can always recycle your grocery bags.

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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.

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How to Go Green Witout Going Broke

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most people are aware that going green not only saves the environment, it also saves money. Electric and hybrid cars save on gas costs and emissions, but they tend to be more expensive than gas-powered models. The old phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” is crucial when it comes to small, and inexpensive, ways of going green.

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How to Have a Green Christmas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Less transport movements mean less carbon emissions and you’ll be supporting the local economy too. If you receive something that you really don’t need, or even two of something, then save your gift in its original packaging until next year and give it to someone you know will appreciate it. Done tactfully and with care, re?gifting

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