Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2019

It feels impossible to completely eliminate the use of paper towels, especially if you love to cook. Use some rags and launder them when they get dirty. When you waste food, you’re not just wasting food—you’re also wasting the resources used to grow and make it. No, composting doesn’t require a lot of space.

Home 100

Home Compost Composting Paper Towels 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2011

Recycling the school’s waste can include establishing composting systems and worm farms to use as fertilizers for the garden. The water captured in water tanks can be safely used to water the gardens, showing that water usage for the gardens is a closed circuit.

Student 197

Student Gardening Garden Compost 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2011

Slowly I transitioned to composting my kitchen scraps, again limiting the number of items that ended up in our city’s landfill. Since I seem to be able to handle warmer temperatures better than cooler ones, this summer my goal is to set my thermostat to 80 degrees before the air conditioner turns on.

Cycle 150

Cycle Air Conditioners Paper Towels Goals 150