Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2011

Thankfully, there are easy ways for us consumers to change this number and make a difference. Today, I am going to share with you 8 ways you can recycle, reduce, and reuse. Concentrated products often require less packaging, resulting in less energy to transport it to the store and less plastic to recycle. Reuse what you can.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

This saves on packaging as well as transportation because larger amounts can be shipped in one load. Plus by buying local, you are cutting down on the carbon emissions produced by food transportation. This saves on stamps, paper, fuel, and mail transport which not only is more eco friendly but it also saves your money.

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Consumer Recycle Recycled Recycling 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2013

All the consuming in the world isn’t going to help one bit. Combine errands, use public transportation, pump up the air in your bike tires, or try to telecommute one day a week from home. Reuse and repurpose. Buy solidly made goods that will last a long time, can be reused for other purposes, or can be rebuilt when broken.

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Consumerism Environmental Movement Green Reuse 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

The family in the documentary was what many Americans might consider “extreme”, as they only shopped at a farmers market which sold locally sourced food (cutting back on the emissions from transportation of food as well as the chemicals required to preserve the food in transport). Stop Using Paper/Plastic Plates, etc.

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Documentary Eating Out Kids and Family Food and Drink 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Dryers are huge energy consumers. They can be thrown in the wash and reused again for next time. If that doesn’t work, use public transportation. Recycle and reuse. If you can’t reuse something, recycle it using your local program. Hang your clothes to dry. They even dust well. Use your dishwasher.

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Making Reuse Recycle Recycled 196

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

He describes sustainability as “shifting to a renewable energy-based, reuse/recycle economy with a diversified transport system” People often refer to their attempts at sustainability as “going green”, being eco-friendly or adopting an eco-living lifestyle.

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Economical Consumerism Green Reuse 207

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Reduce your dependence on fossil fuels by driving less and using public transport or walking; reduce your energy consumption by turning off lights to empty rooms and appliances at the wall; choose energy-efficient appliances and alternative power sources; change to CFL light bulbs.

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At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197