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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Our consumer-driven society is one that results in a great deal of waste. From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. This consumption of resources — and the waste it produces — is not sustainable. Preserve Some of Your Food.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I also splurge on our cat’s special allergen-reducing food, which makes it possible for Ms. I worried because we don’t have a lot of room for cat trees and such, but Clark is resourceful and found our high bookshelf is the perfect cat perch, no expensive cat trees needed! Allergic Girl (me) to have a cat again!

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have.