Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Even more pronounced is the cost of organic produce. We all know that consuming pesticides is not good for our bodies, but organics are almost unaffordable. Many people claim that you can just wash non-organic produce really well because pesticides are sprayed on the produce and can come off. Pick Your Battles.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Many people have the false belief that organic foods are a luxury that only a select few can afford. While organic foods are more expensive than non-organic foods, they can be more affordable than you might realize. Organic organizations and associations are good starting points. This notion is simply not true.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

The Advantages of Gardening The advantages of growing your own vegetables include eating fresh, nutritious food, knowing exactly what has gone into your food, reducing food miles to almost zero, healthy exercise, education for the kids and the joy of producing something healthy for the family. Because the.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

The food is fresh and tasty and often more reasonably priced than organic foods at large chain stores such as Whole Foods. The community supported agriculture (CSA) movement is a great way to buy local, sustainable (often organic) foods at a reasonable price. Have you used a CSA before? If not, would you consider it?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2014

Now, as an adult with her own home and garden, composting is (pathetically?) I love dumping buckets full of organic waste into our homemade bin. Why compost organic waste instead of throwing it in the garbage and letting the city take it to the dump? A banana peel is full of nutrients that you didn’t consume in your diet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

Shop wisely; only buy what you know can be consumed by your family within its use-by date. Plan your menu and only buy what you need. A lot of locally produced food is also grown organically, so the food is better for you and the environment. Eat Organic Food . Grow your Own . Shop Locally

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Turn it Off- Lights, computers, and other electronics consume energy and our money. Make your own. Many items can be made inexpensively, naturally, and without polluting your home with chemicals. Buy Used : You probably already know the benefits of buying second-hand , but buying used, also helps the environment.

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