Conservation

Homemade baking a greener option

There is a certain feeling of accomplishment that comes from making a meal from scratch. Though it might be convenient to use pre-packaged foods from the store, with a little time and effort, just about anyone can create a home-cooked meal or dessert that's both tasty and environmentally friendly.
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Bigger isn't necessarily better
Big box retailers downsizing for smaller footprints

While some retailers look to expand in an effort to boost business, many are now taking a 180-degree turn and opening up smaller centers to capture different markets and turn bigger profits, saving money while possibly helping the environment.
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The many benefits of buying locally

Buying locally is a great way for consumers to find the products and services they're looking for and help their local economy along the way. The small businesses in your community may be owned by your next door neighbor, who relies on his or her fellow townspeople to keep the business going strong.
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How to enjoy water and help the environment

Bottled water is considered a healthy alternative to sodas and other bottled soft drinks. Though drinking more water might be good for human health, the plastic bottles housing that water are not nearly as friendly to the planet. Though environmentalists urge people to drink water to be healthy, they also ask that people be mindful of the planet's health when they choose their water sources.
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How to conserve water and benefit the environment

Eco-conscious men and women have many options at their disposal when it comes to protecting the environment. One such way is to conserve water.

Conserving water can be done in a variety of ways, many of which won't require much effort at all. The following are a handful of ways men and women can conserve water to benefit the environment.
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Simple ways to save energy

Reducing energy usage is a good way to help the environment and save money along the way. Saving energy can be done in a variety of ways, many of which do not require significant effort can lead to significant savings.
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