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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’m guilty as well. Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? You can take an active role in changing our throw away society to one that produces less waste, and reduces consumerism. What happens when your favorite pair of leather boots starts to lose it’s soul?

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How to Embrace a Sustainable Living Lifestyle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The three acknowledged pillars of sustainability are Social, Environment and Economic. Sustainability is often defined as a strategy of meeting current societal, environmental and economic needs in such a way that the same needs of the future generations are not adversely affected. Why is sustainable living necessary?