Thrifty and Eco-Friendly

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On the red corner, things that are commonly found in the surpluses, things that have not-so-known brands and things that cost a few peso only. On the blue corner, things that are basically found in a fancy store, things that are of known brands and things that cost more than enough. Which one will you buy to save more and more importantly, to help nature? The bell rings and the fight begins. Round one!

When you decide to buy the things under the red corner, it won't leave your wallet frowning. Obviously because you still got an extra money for some other things. However, often times, these cheaper things are associated to low quality ones. Still, many patronize these surplus goods. Take a cue from my mum, who, according to her is a practical way.

And those things falling under the blue corner are associated to things with more pleasing qualities. Like it'll take a long time before it breaks. But not a lot can afford these things. They don't sound so thrifty, at least for me.

Now, whether you can save more on this than that, I'd say that it depends on how you use it. Like our cabinet. It has been used since I was at kindergarten until I'm already a freshman in college. Things would still be functional and useful after a long time if they are used properly, accordingly and with care no matter how much they cost. And same goes as to which of the two is earth-friendly.

If things would have a longer lifespan, then you don't have to buy again and again. So, the energy to fuel machines that creates them are conserved, lessening the harmful gas release in the atmosphere. In a bigger picture, not buying new things (because your old things are still usable) is also good for the nature because you help keep our landfills from being crowded and überfull. Now that's übercool!

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Knock out! Game over! In a bigger sense, the price of things don't really matter. It depends on how they are used. And if they stay long (hooray!) you don't have to buy some replacement, saving money and you help in avoiding dumps to be full, so earth-friendly!