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May 16, 2013

Paper or Plastic? Think about the Environment when Shopping

On Christmas morning, like many of my fellow fathers, I spent probably half the morning trying to separate toys from their packaging. As I was cursing underneath my breath at the thought of undoing one more twisty tie I thought to myself what impact all of this packaging has on the environment. When products are […]

Categories: Food
Tags: environment, recycling, shopping

February 5, 2013

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Have you ever thought about your spending purchases from an ethical standpoint? I’m sure you’ve noticed the “Buy American” bumper sticker on the back of some people’s cars, but for the most part not too many people give daily consideration to where and how the products they buy are made. With us being a cog […]

Categories: Money
Tags: bangladesh, environment, ethical consumption, healthy finances, recycling

January 6, 2012

Green²: Frugality Buys You Two for One

The three “R’s” used to mean school subjects: reading, (w)riting, and (a)rithmetic. Now they stand for “reduce, reuse, and recycle.” The current slogan has become a rallying point for people wanting to save the environment. However, these environmental practices are not new. They actually started in the 1940’s as a way to support the war […]

Categories: Money
Tags: clothesline, environment, frugality, plastic water bottles

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