Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 17, 2011
You will see the positive differences close to home and will be able to enjoy the benefits. Look at applying these strategies in your home; you will probably find that you can influence your immediate circle of friends and relatives and possibly your local community. Here are just a few ideas to get you started with going green.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 4, 2013
From taking good care of your car, to properly caring for your clothing, to keeping your appliances in working order, taking care of what you already have helps it last longer. There are numerous items that can be used in a container garden. You can re-use newspapers and other items as garden mulch. You can do the same.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 22, 2015
You can still shop, do home improvements, and go out for a meal. Green shopping with companies that reduce shipping impacts, reuse and recycle packaging, shrink carbon footprints, and are committed to resource conservation are hard to find. Green Home Improvement. Being frugal and going green, sometimes you have to cut corners.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 12, 2011
If you get the big things like solar panels and water tanks, they do cost initially, but if you are staying in your home for a long period they are worth it. The largest bin is what most seem to opt for, yet if you are more careful with what you bring into your home so you don’t need to throw away excess you could get a smaller bin.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 22, 2011
Invest in home improvements. Taking steps such as fitting an energy efficient replacement boiler and decreasing heat loss in your home through double glazing and cavity wall insulation can go a long way towards bringing your heating costs down. Switch off appliances when they’re not in use. Look for energy efficient appliances.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 6, 2014
The old phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” is crucial when it comes to small, and inexpensive, ways of going green. The National Center for Home Food Preservation indicates that you can freeze almost anything so long as you prepare and package it properly. Consider growing a garden, which can save you on food and transportation costs.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 26, 2012
Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be!
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