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My State Leads the Pack

Okay…so that’s a bad pun.  But I’m pleased with a new California law that says that pet stores can only sell rescued animals now.  The idea is to cut down on kitten factories and puppy mills that cause animal overpopulation and in-breeding leading to unhealthy animals that call to us from pet store windows.

The law doesn’t affect private breeders, except that they won’t be able to sell animals to pet stores.

It won’t affect pet stores’ bottom lines, either, because shelters are overflowing with strays, and people can give an unwanted litter to the stores.

It sounds like a great idea to me.

Down-to-Earth Back-to-School Ideas

Here are two ideas that are economical for you and healthy for the earth:  Don’t toss last year’s backpack into the trash.  Cover spots with patches depicting music groups, sports stars, whatever interests your child.  Also, together with your child, choose colorful cloth and make a simple reusable lunch bag that matches the backpack.

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[For more easy, money-saving, Eco-friendly tips, download a FREE copy of Green Riches: Help the Earth & Your Budget. Go to www.Smashwords.com/books/ view/7000, choose a format, and download to your computer or e-book device. Or download a free copy from your favorite e-tailer.]

 

 

More Economic Travel

Help air quality and your wallet when traveling by leaving unnecessary weight at home.  Ask if your hotel or the people you’re visiting have hair dryers, clothes steamers, etc.  Or share such items among those in your traveling group.  Take along travel sized toiletries rather than heavier large sized containers. Pack it all in lightweight, soft luggage. Saved weight in your luggage often means less cost per checked bag at the airlines and always means better fuel-mileage for the airplane.

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[For more easy, money-saving, Eco-friendly tips, download a FREE copy of Green Riches: Help the Earth & Your Budget. Go to www.Smashwords.com/books/ view/7000, choose a format, and download to your computer or e-book device. Or download a free copy from your favorite e-tailer.]