Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Basically there are two reasons to compost. The first is to recycle leftover food, grass cuttings, and fallen leaves that might ordinarily end up in a landfill. The second is supplementary to the first–you use the compost as fertilizer. There are many ways to store the compost until it’s ready to use.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. Making good use of the resources I have – not only money, but my health, physical abilities, skills, etc. How did you get interested in saving money? I love winter – trees on my favorite trail 4.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

Most of us by now have heard the phrase “ zero-waste ,” especially when referring to manufacturing facilities or even restaurants. By keeping in mind the entire life-cycle of the products we buy and throw away, we can all do our part to reduce or eliminate waste from our life. Shredded paper can be put in compost piles.

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