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Meet a Reader | Ginger from Texas

The Frugal Girl

Searching for information on food waste led me here. That’s easy, my mom and growing up in the PNW. Oregon is strong into recycling, reducing, and protecting the land. So, the money was wasted, maybe. Another thing I don’t spend much on is make-up. There is not much convenient recycling.

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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Our consumer-driven society is one that results in a great deal of waste. From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. This consumption of resources — and the waste it produces — is not sustainable. Whenever you buy new, you are using up resources.

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How to Be Green and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Instead of pouring your money straight into the trash, try to make a conscious effort to only buy the food that you will actually use. When you are cooking a meal or serving up some food, try to put only the amount you will eat on your plate – you can refrigerate any left overs and use them for another meal!