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10 Ways to Transform Your Home into an Eco-Friendly Haven

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There are many simple ways to do this, like turning off the tap while brushing your teeth and only turning on the dishwasher when it has a full load. This means you waste water, fertiliser, soil, and even the fuel used to transport your food. Water is a precious resource and we should do everything we can to conserve it.

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15 Ways to Make a Positive Environmental Impact

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use your dishwasher. Running a fully loaded dishwasher is way more energy efficient than hand washing. If you want to get really frugal, you can make your own dishwasher detergent too. This is way more efficient than running your air conditioner. If that doesn’t work, use public transportation.

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