Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2011

There are simple ways to cut down on waste, from buying concentrated household products to buying in bulk. Today, I am going to share with you 8 ways you can recycle, reduce, and reuse. Buy in bulk or in loose. When you have old batteries that are no longer good, recycle them through your local agency.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. Pay Attention to Packaging. Some items come with more packaging than they need. Nor is it healthy.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Do they recycle? Do they use recycled products? Buy in bulk. Buy in bulk as many items as you can. This saves on packaging as well as transportation because larger amounts can be shipped in one load. Recycle, recycle, recycle. Also, be sure to buy recycled products like toilet paper.

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Consumer Recycle Recycled Recycling 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

This isn’t a big problem if excess food from one meal is recycled as meals or snacks in the following days, but you need to rethink your portion control if it’s just going straight in the bin. Not everything lends itself to being frozen so be sure to check whether the packaging states that it’s okay to pop in the freezer.

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Food Leftovers Bulk Meals 239

Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

Also see: How to get coupon inserts in bulk Free Local Papers The paid Sunday newspaper isn’t the only option for finding coupon inserts. Free manufacturer coupons on product packaging (I have a nice collection started) Free coupon booklets are available at the checkout counter. You can find them in some free newspapers as well.

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Sunday Paper Paper Finds Newspaper 52

Frugal Luxuries

DECEMBER 1, 2012

I take a collection of different types of beans and lentils, mix them nicely in a big bowl and then package them in pretty vintage or recycled jars. I've also used the taco seasoning mix I buy in bulk at Costco for this gift, in a pinch.

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Homemade Dinner Gifts Holiday 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

Buy In Bulk By eliminating all packaging of food supplies, we could substantially cut the amount of packaging trash we throw away each day. Pick up some reusable containers and shop in bulk for everything possible. Cardboard boxes can be used over and over again before needing to be recycled.

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