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. Rather than running down a pipe and into the ground or the sewer, a harvesting system will collect the water for use around the home. Using LED lights. Harvesting your rainwater.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Water is a precious resource and we should do everything we can to conserve it. They’ll make sure that every bit of trash is disposed of properly and sent to proper recycling facilities. It feels impossible to completely eliminate the use of paper towels, especially if you love to cook. Here are a few ideas. Conserve Water.

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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

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Here are some things you can do to reduce your own carbon footprint this season and have a green Christmas: Recyclable Wrapping Paper. The amount of wrapping paper that this continent uses is absolutely disgusting, and it’s a complete waste of resources and money. Probably not. If so, skip it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Where possible, try to avoid gifts that use batteries. Lower the Impact of Christmas Lighting Excessive use of electricity drains the environment’s natural resources. Consider using LED lights for house and Christmas tree lighting. LED lights can use up to 95% less energy than normal bulbs.

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Green Christmas Recycle Recycled 203

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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Economical Consumerism Green Reuse 207

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Understanding Sustainable Energy & Conserving Natural Resources In addition to our children’s own health, we want our children to maintain a healthy relationship with the world around them – within their communities, and within their relationship with their physical environment as a whole.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Well, there are plenty of big things that you can do, like driving a hybrid, recycling whenever possible and powering your home with clean and renewable resources. And because the little things things in life can really add up, let’s look at how you can help to save the world using one tiny everyday thing: your credit card.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2016

For businesses that operate with large cashflows and profits, they are in a position to allocate budgets and resources towards developing more sustainable solutions without any significant impacts to their business. Optimise your office to use more solar energy. Recycle office items. Avoid purchasing disposable items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 16, 2013

But what about the green credentials of both types of magazines – the printed versions require a huge input of time, resources and energy to produce, print and deliver the magazines to newsstands and consumers. No paper or ink is needed; the required resources are almost nil and so is the energy used to get the magazine out to its readers.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Green Paper Magazines 201

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MAY 31, 2020

And as the empty toilet paper rolls pile up, you might be wondering if there isn’t something better to do with them than tossing them in the recycling bin. Toilet Paper Roll Butterfly Craft via The Resourceful Mama. We chose this project because you can use as many empty rolls as you have in your house.

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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. When you do shop, make sure you use a list and that you only buy what you need that will not only save you money, it will also help the environment. Some areas even provide recycling bins specifically for that purpose.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 19, 2011

Did you pick up the 50 free points from Recycle Bank ? If you are not using Recyclebank , you really should check it out. . * If you are not using Recyclebank , you really should check it out. Saving Everyday : Provides you with the resources to live well on less. Related posts: 50 Recycle Bank Points. Share This!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 16, 2011

Many of us make a big effort to be ‘green’ by doing things like recycling, using the car less and saving energy in the home but did you know that you could do even more for the environment by not eating meat? This post was written for Blog Action Day 2011. 2 – Less pollution. 3 – More land available. . #

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Cars Car Green Growing 258

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Currently, Dasani’s completely recyclable PET bottle sources 30% of its materials from approved plant resources! Improving incentives to customers to get us to recycle more and revamping the recycling process to get to a bottle that can be used over and over and over are major parts of that big picture. .

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

In addition, you can use Crocs Coupon Code ALLYOU20. In addition, use code fallship for free shipping. Saving Everyday : Provides you with the resources to live well on less. Related posts: Recycle Bank: Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Deals. Crocs is having a Blowout Sale. You can save up to 70% off, no code needed.

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MAY 31, 2011

RecycleBank has another Learn and Earn offer and you can earn 25 free points by learning how using concentrated laundry detergent at home can help conserve larger natural resources. RecycleBank is a curbside pickup recycling program that lets you earn points for recycling. Here’s how: Sign up with RecycleBank.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 24, 2011

Why is there a widely spreading popularity of using and buying renewable energy resources? Since a lot of people now are showing interest in investing in green stocks or green funds, many companies are taking it as a challenge to incorporate a green cause in their business strategy by inventing new ideas of recyclable energy resources.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

Possibly the biggest environmental aspect of the modern razor is that so much plastic is used to manufacture them. Plastic is made from petrochemicals and oil is quickly becoming a diminishing resource of the earth. Even though some razors are made using recycled plastics, most will still end up in landfill.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2011

Not only because doing so cuts back on the amount of precious resources taken from the Earth, but because in so doing, we cut back on the money we spend on energy. The right location encourages walking, bicycling, recycling, and using windows for fresh air. We’d all love to live in environmentally-friendly housing.

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 31, 2012

This Melannco Set of 4 Angus Cellalin Photo Frames is designed from recycled materials to provide the look and feel of natural oak wood without tapping into earth’s resources. It can be used horizontal or vertically for wall or table display.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

use zip 07039). use (3) $1.00/1 1 printables ( remember you can get these at Recycle Bank too ). Saving Everyday : Provides you with the resources to live well on less. Hurry and print these $1.00/1 1 Kashi Blossom Cereals and $1.00/1 1 Kashi Cereal Bars. Next week at Rite Aid, (3/6) you can pick them up for $1.00

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 20, 2013

Recyclemania – First week of February – RecycleMania is a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for college and university recycling programs to promote waste reduction activities to their campus communities. America Recycles Day – Mid-November – Encourages everyone to start recycling.

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Fair-Trade Education September October 186

Frugal Luxuries

DECEMBER 1, 2012

I take a collection of different types of beans and lentils, mix them nicely in a big bowl and then package them in pretty vintage or recycled jars. I've also used the taco seasoning mix I buy in bulk at Costco for this gift, in a pinch. There are numerous variations of this gift , of course, depending upon my time and resources.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Home appliances can assist the household with maximizing and recycling resources. With all data showing the benefits of eating whole produce foods, finding ways to recycle them and not lose out on expiration dates is possible. Using a microwave to cook is more energy efficient than a conventional oven in many ways.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Switch from paper napkins to cloth napkins - We have been using cloth napkins ever since we received them as a wedding gift ten years ago. I found some new ones recently in the clearance section of Kohl's and I retired some older, stained napkins to use in place of paper towels for smaller spills and to wipe messy little hands and faces.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Used regularly with fluoride toothpaste, rinsing provides additional cavity protection over brushing alone. OHA’s mission is to change lives by connecting communities with resources to increase access to oral health care, education and advocacy for all Americans, especially those most vulnerable. www.twitter.com/TomsofMaine.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Use leftover cereal as ice cream toppings. Don’t use TV’s, games, or computers. Consider making a homemade card for someone’s birthday, or save old greeting cards and cut up to use as gift tags. Consider wrapping presents in recycled paper and let your kids decorate the outside! Share This!

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Giveaway Pizza Kids and Family Video Games 78

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

use $ 75/1 Colgate Toothpaste 2/26 SS. $ use $1/1 NYC Color Product, exp. use $1/2 Select Kellogg’s Cereals, exp. 3-20-11 (RP 02/06/11) or use $1/2 Select Kellogg’s Cereals printable. use $1.00/1 1 Kashi coupon available on Recycle Bank. SCR use $1.50/1

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For the Mommas

MARCH 2, 2011

use $ 75/1 Colgate Toothpaste 2/26 SS. $ use $1/1 NYC Color Product, exp. use $1/2 Select Kellogg’s Cereals, exp. 3-20-11 (RP 02/06/11) or use $1/2 Select Kellogg’s Cereals printable (no longer available). use $1.00/1 1 Kashi coupon available on Recycle Bank. Share This!

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Lysol Raisin Bran Kashi Kelloggs 51

Saving Everyday

MARCH 29, 2011

Last year, Kentuckians donated more than 3,200 no-longer-used wireless phones to Verizon Wireless’ HopeLine ® program, helping to support and put resources into the hands of those affected by domestic violence in Kentucky. Verizon Wireless’ National Commitment: Throughout 2010, HopeLine collected more than 1.1

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For the Mommas

MARCH 4, 2011

Also, Recycle Bank is offering a $5 off a purchase of $50 or more coupon for Shaws or Star Markets. BOGO = $2.67. - $2 using (2) $0.50/3 Saving Everyday : Provides you with the resources to live well on less. Here are my favorite finds this week at Shaw’s. Thanks to Lynn at Maven of Savin for the matchups. Expires 12/31/11.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2013

As far back as 1978 (Future Trends Which Will Influence Waste Disposal by Abel Wolman) Wolman noted that: “If it is true, as some insist, that solid waste may be a resource disguised as a nuisance, then supplementary aids for its successful continuous recovery must be discovered.”. Background. Their conclusion? “So ArchTrashOlogists, Inc.

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Economical Recycle Recycled Recycling 188

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

As a grad student, I had hit a few “vintage” shops but had never really looked to outfit myself or children using resale clothing. I find it hard to really look when someone is tapping his toe at me. :: It’s not a deal, if you won’t use it. Some charities pool their resources and send the best items to “Select” stores.

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Thrifting Thrift Stores Clothes Clothing 76

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

Most of us by now have heard the phrase “ zero-waste ,” especially when referring to manufacturing facilities or even restaurants. Glass or metal can last a lifetime should you wish to reuse either one and are better recycling material than plastic is. Cardboard boxes can be used over and over again before needing to be recycled.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Made of natural fibers sourced from sustainable resources and infused with pure fragrance, ScentSicles offer a no-mess, no-flame, simple way to make artificial holiday greenery smell real, enhance the scent of a live tree, or just add scent as a decoration to any room. Each small batch is hand-made using only the finest ingredients.

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Pets Holiday Giveaway Gifts 108

For the Mommas

MARCH 5, 2011

or use $2/2 Select Hershey’s or Reese’s Chocolates, exp. use $ 75/1 Colgate Toothpaste 2/26 SS. $ use $1/1 NYC Color Product, exp. use $3.99 use $1/2 Select Kellogg’s Cereals, exp. 3-20-11 (RP 02/06/11) or use $1/2 Select Kellogg’s Cereals printable (no longer available).

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