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Whether you rent a small apartment in the city or live in a three-bedroom country cottage, greening your home doesn’t have to strain your wallet. As I was researching my book Generation Earn: The Young Professional’s Guide to Spending, Investing, and Giving Back, I interviewed hundreds of experts about what works, and what doesn’t, when it comes to living more sustainably—and frugally—today. Here are seven ideas to get started:

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Debunking 'Green Living': Combatting Climate Change Requires Lifestyle Changes, Not Organic Products
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Infographic: Understanding Social Enterprise
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Billr: The App for Dining on a Budget (Without Annoying Your Friends)
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TED's Taboo: What's Too Controversial for the Hipster Confab?
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Is it Time to 'Occupy Teach For America'?
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