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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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How to Build a Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Below are four quick, simple ways to build a bird feeder from recycled materials that you probably have laying around the house. The mesh bags that you buy onions or fruit in, make great bird feeders that are so simple to make. Plus, by doing so you get to watch them and hear them sing. Build a bird feeder. Mesh bag suet holder.

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On the Cheap: Recycled Crayons

For the Mommas

Before you throw out those broken crayons in the bottom of the box, try making these adorable recycled crayons. You’ll just need some old or new crayons (back to school clearance sales – stick to crayola – the cheaper ones don’t melt so well). These super simple crayon stars are easy to make.

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Green Initiatives by Agera Energy

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The simple steps that this company took to make its offices more eco-friendly can be implemented by any business in any energy that has office space. It is always better to recycle plastic water bottles than simply throwing them away, but it is even better not to use them in the first place.

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5 Ways to Save Money and the Planet at Work

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Did you know that these simple acts of repetition can be costing the company thousands of dollars as well as increase their negative impact on the environment? Here are 5 ways you can do your part at work to improve the budget and limit your impact: Create a recycling program. Almost all kinds of office paper can be recycled.

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Healthy Habits: Oxford Healthspan

Motherhood Moments

Can you explain a little bit about what autophagy is Autophagy is the body’s cellular renewal and recycling process where old and damaged cells are broken down and disposed of by the body’s own systems. Supplements are a simple and effective way to enhance your health and fill in gaps that might be missing in your day to day diet.

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How To Pack A Waste-Free Lunch

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. A few simple changes at home can go a long way to cutting your environmental footprint on the planet. Just stop using disposables. Cloth napkins.

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