Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 9, 2011
Today, I am going to share with you 8 ways you can recycle, reduce, and reuse. Concentrated products often require less packaging, resulting in less energy to transport it to the store and less plastic to recycle. Reuse what you can. We also save containers from items and reuse them for storage at a later time.
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.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 12, 2011
Ny taking your own bags, reusing plastic bags you already have or even sewing some fabric bags from old t-shirts and things you can save a lot. 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. 6.) Use the car less.
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?
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.
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. For example, rather than purchase water in plastic bottles, invest in a faucet-mount water filter that retails for less than $40 and reuse glass juice and milk bottles. Start Small.
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.
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