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10 Ways To Make Your Home A Zero-Waste Facility

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

And while there are many individuals and groups working to make that a reality, it’s a rather difficult achievement because of the way we have set our society up to be one of convenience and disposability rather than reuse. Pick up some reusable containers and shop in bulk for everything possible. What kinds of things have you tried?

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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

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If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. It’s possible to bring your own bags for bulk food items in a lot of cases. A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. Go Green'

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From Trash To Teasure

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Her company that started out as a way to earn additional income, grew into a big family business. They are not worth much when sold one by one, but they can be worth something if sold by the bulk. Do you and your family recycle? Ink Cartridges An inspiring recycling story comes from a women named Lauren Elward.

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How to Become an Earth Friendly Consumer

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Buy in bulk. Buy in bulk as many items as you can. If you have items you aren’t using, recycle them or give them to someone who can reuse them. How about buying your kid a bike they can ride to school or your wife some organic seeds she can grow in the garden that can feed the family. Do they use recycled products?

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How New Parents Can Save: The $241,080 Question

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Here are some spending tips to keep in mind: Buy in Bulk. Dispose or Reuse? Georgia is a parent who enjoys dispersing financial and family planning advice to those who need it. When you become new parents everything will be new, challenging, and a wonderfully chaotic learning experience. Don’t buy your baby expensive things.