Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Two liter soda bottles.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 18, 2011

It’s not much money, it doesn’t break the bank. We do do a pretty good job of recycling leftovers into new dishes. Chicken breasts into chicken salad or soup, and leftover vegetables into frittatas. We could afford to double our food budget, and toss all kinds of food in the trash. But usually it’s the milk.

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Pets Leftovers Personal Finance Milk 149

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. Plan uses for your leftovers. Try re-arranging furniture and a deep cleaning instead. If you maintain it by changing the oil, rotating the tires and keeping it clean you are well on your way to having a serviceable car for years.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219