Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 9, 2011
Today, I am going to share with you 8 ways you can recycle, reduce, and reuse. Reuse what you can. We also save containers from items and reuse them for storage at a later time. It is your way of going green and saving yourself money since these products will run more efficiently than what you currently have. Go thrifty.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 14, 2012
Go Green ” by purchasing this reusable bag! The greenwashing of our retail world knows no bounds, as major corporations jump on the green bandwagon and market products that most of us aren’t interested in, nevermind even need. If you do not need an item, you definitely don’t need a green version of it. Don’t fall for it.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
Many people find it relatively easy to implement green living strategies at home but wonder how they can make the same positive changes in their workplace. Reduce paper use – look at ways to reduce the amount of paper used in the business; recycle waste in an environmentally-friendly manner; reuse waste paper where possible.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 27, 2013
However, these advantages don’t necessarily make them a very green option, so let’s look at the green credentials of paper towel vs rags for household cleaning. Then I considered the amount of energy and water needed to rinse and launder cloth wipes and rags and wondered how green these processes were by comparison. Go Green'
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 5, 2012
And while there are many individuals and groups working to make that a reality, it’s a rather difficult achievement because of the way we have set our society up to be one of convenience and disposability rather than reuse. Reuse Everything Glass jars make great water bottles at home. Shredded paper can be put in compost piles.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 23, 2012
Rechargeable batteries on the other hand, can be recharged and reused up to 500 times, extending their life considerably. So, now we know that you’ll definitely save money by buying rechargeable batteries instead of disposable ones but what about the environment ? Which of these types of batteries is the greener option? The Eco-Impact.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
Moving is definitely not eco-friendly, but there are ways to minimize the waste from packing and moving. If you’re moving locally and really don’t want to create or deal with the paper waste that comes with moving, another alternative is green moving. Would you consider a “green” move next time?
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