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Makeyour town's Thanksgiving celebrations eco-ethical

by greenlagirl at 12:53am Sun, 22 Nov 2009 under Green, Food, clothing, green, thanksgiving, pants, Green, clothing drive, food drive; 320 views
Think local. That's what you often hear when you try to adopt a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. And it's true. Shop at your farmer's market, support local farming, buy from your neighborhood artisans, and you will help take a step toward changing the business-as-usual, made-as-cheaply-as-possible, un-eco and inhumane aspects of capitalist-lifestyle-as-is today. But making a lifestyle change isn't all that easy -- especially on the quick.
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Cheap, green, and easy: Watch funny eco-documentaries online -- free!

by greenlagirl at 10:07pm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 under Green, environment, film, documentaries, Green; 385 views
So you didn't see that well-reviewed green film in the theaters because you didn't want to fork over $12 for a ticket -- and didn't rent it either because you decided to spend the $4 on snacks and watch TV instead. Well, thanks to Hulu still being free and Netflix's "Play on computer" options, you can watch the great green documentaries you missed RIGHT NOW -- without spending a cent (assuming you're a Netflix member)!
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A Green Christmas that saves you green too

by greenlagirl at 11:55pm Sat, 14 Nov 2009 under Books, Green, environment, DIY, holiday, christmas, frugal living, reduce, DIY, Recycle, Upcycle, Green, Green; 550 views
If you want a less stressful, less expensive, less wasteful holiday celebration -- without acting like an eco-grinch -- take a look at the new holiday book of the season: I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas: Gifts, Decorations and Recipes That Use Less and Mean More by Anna Getty.
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Cheap, easy and green: Win free food, shoes and shopping sprees

by greenlagirl at 1:51pm Mon, 9 Nov 2009 under Green, Recipes, shopping, DIY, ebay, fair trade, contests, DIY, Recycle, Upcycle, Green; 312 views
Get green goods you need without spending a dime by taking advantage of an eco-contest -- or 3! Spend less money and stay green by getting creative:
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Cheap, easy and green: Keep your electronics efficient

by greenlagirl at 7:43pm Sat, 7 Nov 2009 under Green, recycle, gadgets, electronics, E-waste, energy efficiency, Recycle, Green; 490 views
When shopping for electronics, we tend to be swayed by the the initial sticker price without looking at long-term costs -- both for our wallets and for the planet. Try these tips to save your hard-earned money while feeling good about reducing your carbon footprint too:
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