Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Strategies We’re Using to Conserve Water. Landscape with plants that have a low water requirement. Collect air conditioning condensation. On the side of our house, we have a spout that slowly drips out water condensation from the air conditioner. We use our rice cooker almost every day.

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Saving Money Tucson Home and Garden Money 165

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2019

You may also want to plant more flora that don’t need a lot of water. 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. This means you waste water, fertiliser, soil, and even the fuel used to transport your food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

What The Numbers Say According to the Energy Star people, the average US household uses 13% of its total energy bill on running appliances, of which about 8% is attributed to the refrigerator. To put this in perspective, appliances use more power than lighting but less than water heating. million trees were planted.

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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. Find ways to reduce the amount of paper used within the school.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Use fabric bags. Use bags that are made of cotton and are durable and washable. Use reusable water bottles. Use natural detergents and cleaners. Choose detergents that are plant based, concentrated, and biodegradable. We make our own using a few simple ingredients of washing soda , soap flakes, and borax.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

When the ears were full and ripe she would pull one down and let me make a doll – using the cob for the body, the silk for the hair and the husk for the clothing. There is a plant called poke that the mountain folks used for greens, but the kids had another use for that plant. Poverty aids the imagination.

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St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 20, 2013

Using warm, light colors makes a room feel bigger, so avoid the darker hues that make a room feel smaller, especially if you live in a small home. Whether you need a new fridge, air conditioner, washing machine and dryer, or anything else that plugs into a socket, look for a high efficiency model. This site uses affiliate links.

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