Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2012

I admit that I’m not the greenest person out there, although I am working to improve, from participating in my utility’s efforts to increase power from renewable resources to looking for local produce and food sources whenever possible. Going green can help improve your health, and save you money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

Because the production of food has such a large carbon footprint, learning to eat sustainably is a great way to limit your impact on the earth. Here are some things we have learned that you too can put into practice in your household. Millions of tones of food are thrown away in western countries every year. Reduce Waste.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2013

It really is a great feeling to grow your own food. We have multiple veggies on the list that we are growing but a few include bok choy, broccoli cabbage, carrots, peppers, and tomatoes. Are You Getting Ripped Off At The Gas Pump? Now that the weather has changed, we are getting ready to garden.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

You can find lots of recipes online for your own cleaning products such as vinegar for floors and windows and for more reasons to make your own check out this post. 2.) Use up all your food and reduce waste. It seems the more affluent a society becomes the happier we are to throw away food.

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