Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Clothes pins.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

It’s quite simple, really. There are well-made reusable and washable containers, bags, drink holders, and even straws sold at places like Reuseit.com. It’s quite simple, really. Everything in that lunch bag can be washed and reused or at least an be dealt with in an environmentally-friendly manner.

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Lunch Lunches Reuse Compost 201

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Recycled Can Cutlery Holder. Such a cute way to reuse toilet paper rolls (or even paper towel rolls if you have longer cords). Definitely an inspirational way to reuse Tic Tac containers, I would never have thought of it! Definitely an inspirational way to reuse Tic Tac containers, I would never have thought of it!

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Storage Reuse Phones Recycle 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

There are many small simple changes we can make in our daily activities that have a huge impact on the planet. They work really well in cold water and get your clothes just as clean. We make our own using a few simple ingredients of washing soda , soap flakes, and borax. Use recycled toilet pape r. They even dust well.

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Making Reuse Recycle Recycled 196

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. You may as well flush that money down the toilet. Ny taking your own bags, reusing plastic bags you already have or even sewing some fabric bags from old t-shirts and things you can save a lot. 6.) Use the car less.

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Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2016

However, many small to medium size businesses that want to make a difference are unable to prioritise sustainability simply because the costs outweigh the benefits to them, as well as the difficulty for them to implement it into their business. Recycle office items. Optimise your office to use more solar energy.

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Office Printers Recycle Recycled 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2014

The old phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” is crucial when it comes to small, and inexpensive, ways of going green. For example, rather than purchase water in plastic bottles, invest in a faucet-mount water filter that retails for less than $40 and reuse glass juice and milk bottles. Start Small. Larger Changes. Money Tips'

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Green Recycle Recycled Recycling 113