Motherhood Moments

MARCH 2, 2023

“Whether going away or staying home for Spring Break, there are many ways families can create teachable moments about recycling. This is important since P+PB research shows that 95% of Americans say they recycle to some extent but fewer than half know the basics of recycling,” explained Mary Anne Hansan, President, P+PB.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2020

But with our world changing so rapidly we could soon be encountering even greater costs to futureproof our homes and make the most of green resources. Did you know you can collect the rainwater that falls on your roof and harvest it for reuse? Harvesting your rainwater. Installing a heat source pump. Putting up solar panels.

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Home Home and Garden Green Reuse 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

According to Wikipedia, “sustainable living is a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual’s or society’s use of the earth’s natural resources” Lester R. Gradually, though, we are becoming aware that there are limits to which humans can use the natural resources of our planet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Sustainability is the process of adopting a sustainable lifestyle that ensures the conservation and security of the Earth’s natural resources. Scientists are warning that humans are depleting these resources at an alarmingly fast rate, one that outstrips the planet’s ability to renew them.

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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. They need to be taken to a special battery recycling center where they are disposed of carefully and safely. . They will lose between 8 and 20% of charge each year, whether they are used or not.

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