FRUGAL & ECO FRIENDLY POST ROUND-UP: EARTH DAY EDITION

Happy Earth Day everybody! As you know, at a Life on a Dime we are working toward a more frugal and sustainable way of life. For Earth Day I wanted to bring you a  post to round-up some great sustainable and eco-friendly posts! And, these are also suggestions that work with a smaller budget because that’s just how we roll around here! So without further ado, here is a frugal and eco-friendly post round-up from around the blogosphere!

This may just become an annual post.

FRUGAL & ECO-FRIENDLY POST ROUND-UP

5 SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SAVE THE PLANET AND YOUR MONEY – LINDA ROCHE

This post is actually just one of a series of posts on entitled the Earth Warrior Series. It is definitely worth checking out!

10 EASY ECOFRUGAL SWAPS TO SAVE YOUR WALLET AND THE PLANET – ECOFRUGALS

Any of Angela or Kristine’s posts from Ecofrugals would fit in this roundup. You can find lots of DIY tutorials and tips on living more eco-friendly on their site. This particular post breaks down 10 ways to be more eco-friendly and save some money.

WHY SUSTAINABLE LIVING ISN’T JUST ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE – UPCYCLED ADULTING

This is a great article highlighting all the things being sustainable/eco-friendly is aside from politics and the environment. It used to just be considered fugal and responsible to live sustainably. It’s also better for your wallet AND health. I love how this article looks past all the scare tactics and just talks about how a more sustainable lifestyle just makes plain sense. And it really always has.

BUYING TO DISCARD IT – (HOW ABOUT RECYCLING) – GOATDOG SIMPLE

In this post, Ana talks about how much we throw out that could be donated or recycled. Even those of us who do recycle probably throw-away items that could easily be recycled. I know we’ve upped our own recycling game lately and it definitely makes a difference in how often I have to take out the trash. There is even a link to information on how you can properly recycle items. This post breaks it down and shows how simple it would be to donate or recycle some of that “trash” we see on the curb every week.

9 EASY WAYS TO LIVE MORE SUSTAINABLY – OUTLANDISH BLOG

Sustainability is a subject that Theresa Maria is very passionate about. These are nine very simple ways almost everyone can do to live more sustainably. It’s a very good place to start. If you’re more interested in sustainability and the human factor this blog is a great resource!

INTERNATIONAL EARTH DAY – NARWHAL+MOON

This post makes a great argument that we should treat every day like Earth Day. Making more conscious choices one day a year isn’t going to cut it. There are even suggested changes to implement every day.

7 MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES FOR EARTH DAY THAT YOU CAN DO AT HOME – HAPPY SCIENCE MOM

This post is a great resource. All seven of these activities can be done more than just on Earth Day as well! Shopping sustainable businesses and supporting environmental organizations should be done year-round. It’s a great starting point.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE FRUGAL & ECO-FRIENDLY POSTS?

I love to read and learn more so I can make more informed choices. Have any favorite posts or bloggers you enjoy following for their sustainability or environmental content?

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