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Thursday, February 12 / 4:00PM

What is eco-nomics?

Times is tough, for the economy and the planet. But conveniently, watching out for one (your money, our earth) often means taking care of the other. In eco-nomics we aim to give you practical, everyday tips and advice to help you go green and save green. + READ MORE

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Wednesday, February 11 / 6:00PM

Save Over $1,000 with These Six Green Tips

Times are tight for lots of folks these days, but, just because you might have a bit less cash is no reason to stop being green. In fact, by following these tips, you can save big bucks without having to invest in expensive solar panels (or even new light bulbs). + READ MORE

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Wednesday, February 11 / 5:00PM

Free Up Your Disposable Income with Small Green Changes

It's no secret that many of the people reading this are doing a lot of green stuff for two main reasons: 1) To reduce their burden on the Earth's ecosystems, and 2) to save some dough. That's perfectly fine, nothing to be ashamed about, especially in these tough economic times. + READ MORE

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Wednesday, February 11 / 2:50PM

Make Your Stuff Last Forever: Choose Quality, Not Quantity

In tough economic times, it still makes sense to buy quality items which will last—that doesn't always mean buying the most expensive items either. Learn how to buy green products that will last and how to make them last through maintenance and repair. + READ MORE

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Wednesday, February 11 / 2:45PM

Master the Art of Voluntary Simplicity

You can make a huge difference in your quality of life and drastically reduce your carbon footprint and expenses by simply deciding to enjoy living more simply. From living-off-grid to turning the heat down and bundling up in a blanket, simple living can be more fulfilling. + READ MORE

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Wednesday, February 11 / 2:00PM

How to Reuse Everything

You want to reuse all your "disposable" items, but aren't sure how. Check out the Planet Green 5 Reuses for.... archives for practical reuses for everything from errant mittens to guitars strings. Get the most out of your everything: save money, save the planet. + READ MORE

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Friday, September 12 / 8:02AM

Buy a Bike: A How-to Guide for Every Lifestyle

Many of those cyclists are buying new bicycles. The bicycles that are for sale today are lighter, stronger and more affordable than ever. What's more, there are now numerous types of bicycles, including race, touring, mountain, hybrid and folding bikes. Selecting the right bike for the kind of cycling you plan to do is essential. + READ MORE

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Thursday, September 11 / 11:45AM

You Can Work From Home!

You know you want to, and now many companies are encouraging it. Find out how to transition to working from home, why it's green and efficient, and how it will save you money. + READ MORE

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Wednesday, September 10 / 11:15AM

Learn to Love Sharing

It's one of those lessons we all learn as kids that serves us well throughout life: sharing is good. Sharing also saves you cash and saves the planet valuable resources. Product service systems help you use what you want and need when you want it or need it without having to buy it. + READ MORE

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Monday, September 8 / 11:22AM

Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Beauty Products

Going green and saving money does not mean giving up the things that matter to you, like looking great. Some DIY beauty basics are then in order for reducing packaging, cutting costs and personalizing your shampoos, conditioners, masks, cleansers and bath products for the eco-friendly look you want! + READ MORE

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Monday, September 1 / 2:55PM

How to Stop Shopping: Become an Expert at Bartering and Swapping

One of the greenest and most economical things you can do is to quit buying stuff! That can mean bartering things you already have for things you now want, getting things for free that would otherwise go to waste, or simply buying less. + READ MORE

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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