Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Reduce your dependence on fossil fuels by driving less and using public transport or walking; reduce your energy consumption by turning off lights to empty rooms and appliances at the wall; choose energy-efficient appliances and alternative power sources; change to CFL light bulbs. It’s easier to go out a buy a new one, right?

At Home 197

At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2015

Green shopping with companies that reduce shipping impacts, reuse and recycle packaging, shrink carbon footprints, and are committed to resource conservation are hard to find. They also offer free shipping and up to 90% off home appliances, DIY supplies, and cool tools and gadgets from Groupon. Environmentally Safe Shopping.

Green 100

Green Green And Frugal Home Improvement Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From taking good care of your car, to properly caring for your clothing, to keeping your appliances in working order, taking care of what you already have helps it last longer. If you take care of what you already have, you won’t need to make as many purchases.

Re-use 278

Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 15, 2013

Make sure you keep your appliances clean and free of dust and crud. While I don’t measure recyclables, I do keep track of how much trash I dispose of each week. It gives you that much more incentive to do even better next month! Use power strips wherever – and whenever – possible. Go Green'

Bills 202

Bills Conserving Energy DVD Players Toaster Ovens 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2011

Going green for schools can be as simple as starting up a school vegetable garden, recycling waste or installing water tanks. Recycling the school’s waste can include establishing composting systems and worm farms to use as fertilizers for the garden. Find ways to reduce the amount of paper used within the school.

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Student Gardening Garden Compost 197

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 2, 2016

I have another cabinet that is not in the photo where I keep coffee & tea and I store our bread in the appliance garage with the toaster. Discard or recycle any outdated food. I know this, because it has happened to me many times until I started keeping my pantry neat and tidy. And that’s it for my space.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Organic 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2014

The old phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” is crucial when it comes to small, and inexpensive, ways of going green. These include: · Programmable thermostats; · Water-saving showerheads and faucets; · Toilet inserts that save water; · Compact fluorescent bulbs; and, · Timers on your lights and electrical appliances. Start Small.

Green 113

Green Recycle Recycled Recycling 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

Switch off appliances when they’re not in use. Turn off lights and electric appliances when you’re not using them, and this includes leaving them on standby. Look for energy efficient appliances. When you’re in the market for new household appliances, look for ones that have the Energy Saving Recommended logo.

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Bills Appliances Home and Garden Green 224

Koupon Karen

JANUARY 9, 2024

Utilizing energy-efficient appliances, such as LED lighting and low-energy HVAC systems, can drastically reduce electricity usage. Incorporating sustainable materials like bamboo flooring or recycled glass countertops adds aesthetic value and minimizes environmental impact.

Renovation 52

Renovation Home Psychology Lighting 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Purchase energy-efficient machines and appliances – when computers, printers and kitchen appliances need replacing, look for those that are kinder to the environment. Turn off appliances when not in use and set computers to hibernate automatically after 10 to 15 minutes.

Green 173

Green Work Economical Consumer 173

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 14, 2017

It also features granite-look counter tops and “stainless steel” appliances. There’s also a decorative plate rack, storage shelf, sink with faucet and a recycle bin and pull-out drawer. There’s a special frying pan and boiling pot with lids that activate electronic frying and boiling sounds.

Kitchen 45

Kitchen Fry's Recycle Recycled 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Use the life out of all your appliances, but save up enough money to replace them quickly if they are nearing the end of their lifespan. Pay attention to expiration dates by organizing your pantry and freezer so that the oldest food is in front. Store food properly to make it last as long as possible. Go Frugal Go Green'

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Recycling is a simple and obvious practice that children can easily understand. Teach them how to recycle household items like plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper, etc. You can even let them manage the responsibility in your household and reward with them with the earnings from recycling cans and bottles at local recycle centers.

Thrifty 189

Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash. If you find a table with a leg missing, you can buy four matching stair posts or use recycled bench legs to create a unique centerpiece for your living area.

Budgeting 255

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Many appliances are still using 10-15% power when in standby, so if you are not using it unplug it. Learn to reduce, reuse recycle everything. Everything has another use is a saying often heard in regards to recycling. Reduce what you consume, reuse what you can and recycle the rest.

Saving Money 220

Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 28, 2011

An Earthship is a residential building made from recycled materials that often utilizes an unconventional shape or layout to take advantage of natural solar heating. Though the name might conjure the image of some sleek, metallic, space fighter, it’s actually a novel idea for a natural, sustainable dwelling.

Saving Money 145

Saving Money Money Debt Plumbing 145

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2012

The products under the heading of housing include buildings, furniture, domestic appliances, and energy for purposes such as room and water heating. The next important products are energy-using domestic appliances, e.g. refrigerators and washing machines. Once the new habit is established, you’ll not even have to think about it.

Green 211

Green Flowers and Plants Food and Drink Environmental Movement 211

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2013

The gross over-consumption around the world is filling our landfills and recycling bins with unnecessary waste, both toxic and benign alike. Snowblowers were very expensive back then (they aren’t that cheap now, either) and were not used all that often – so it was the perfect “sharing” appliance. (I

Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 212

Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Kids and Family Camping Equipment Television 212

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Apart from the obvious ones like cars and other vehicles, there is a plethora of tools, appliances, phones, watches, cameras, computers, toys and gadgets that are battery powered. They need to be taken to a special battery recycling center where they are disposed of carefully and safely. .

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Recycle Recycled Recycling Reuse 202

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Conair Hair Appliances - 24.99 Conair Hair Appliances. Hamilton Beach Appliances - $15.99 Hamilton Beach Appliances. Holiday Boxed Cards - 50% OFF Excludes: Papyrus & Recycled. Excludes: Papyrus & Recycled. Proctor Silex Appliances - $15.99 Proctor Silex Appliances. Final Price: $2.24.

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Points Emergen-C Travel Gift Cards 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 10, 2016

Conair Hair Appliances - 24.99 Conair Hair Appliances. Hamilton Beach Appliances - $15.99 Hamilton Beach Appliances. Holiday Boxed Cards - 50% OFF Excludes: Papyrus & Recycled. Excludes: Papyrus & Recycled. Proctor Silex Appliances - $15.99 Proctor Silex Appliances. Final Price: $2.24.

Emergen-C 100

Emergen-C Travel Points Band-Aid 100

For the Mommas

JULY 30, 2016

8/7/16 (SS 07/10/16) [Excludes trial/travel; appliances and tools; Precision Foam Colour and Root Blur] Garnier Fructis Hair Care, select varieties - 2/$6 or $3.79 1 IAMS Dry Cat Food Bag Printable BACK TO SCHOOL Wexford Recycled Paper, 400 sheets, or Desktop Calculator - $3.00 Final Price: $2.99 Excludes 1.7-oz.,

Walgreens 40

Walgreens Gillette Blue Diamond L'Oreal 40