Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Don’t Waste Food. When you waste food, you’re not just wasting food—you’re also wasting the resources used to grow and make it. This means you waste water, fertiliser, soil, and even the fuel used to transport your food. Moreover, when you throw away food and it begins to rot, it produces methane.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 6, 2014
According to EndHunger.org, approximately 40 percent of the foods Americans buy goes to waste. When you factor in the amount of money and resources, especially water, that go into producing that food, that waste is a tremendous environmental drain. Another option is to invest in a chest freezer to store foods long-term.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 27, 2011
You can save a lot of money buying organic items at food co-ops and farmers markets. Air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, and other home appliances can be real money savers for a homeowner. Organic items can be purchased at a reasonable price if you shop around. Buy energy efficient products.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 2, 2011
Adjust thermostats on heaters and air conditioners 1 or 2 degrees to save power. Start a school garden – a native garden to attract local wildlife; a flower garden to improve an unattractive area; a vegetable garden full of fresh, healthy food. Find ways to reduce the amount of paper used within the school.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 16, 2012
The appliances referred to are the big ones – clothes washers, clothes dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, room heaters and air-conditioners. So many of us keep a second one going for drinks and extra food; it’s using extra power that we have to pay for, whether the refrigerator is needed or not.
Saving Cents With Sense
JANUARY 7, 2014
For instance, the dead of winter is a great time to start shopping for air conditioners, gas grills and patio furniture. In addition, party foods, baking goods and gift items move well during this time period. As a general rule, it is always good to think seasonally when you’re casting about for great gifts at affordable prices.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
A fridge will protect your food from spoiling at a temperature between 38 and 42 degrees F. This is way more efficient than running your air conditioner. Click here for the recipe. Lower your fridge and freezer temp. Many of us run our fridges and freezers cooler than they need to be. This wastes energy and costs us money.
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