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. This makes them easy to wash and use time and time again. Use concentrated household products.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

Zero-waste is a concept that the very idea of waste should be eliminated; instead, any and all products, resources, materials, and leftovers should be returned for further use in the same or in a different capacity. Pick up some reusable containers and shop in bulk for everything possible. Where I live, nearly anything can be recycled.

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Home Making Reuse Recycle 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Bring in your slightly used, but in good shape costume and pick one from those others brought in – as a swap. Re-purpose the used costume. Tip # 3 Use up your pumpkins.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 2, 2012

Earning from trash through recycling is a great way to earn some extra cash and help save the environment at the same time. Excess trash has been a common problem of all societies for decades, and recycling is a way to transform trash into something useful. Numerous websites are dedicated to buying these used electronics.

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Recycle Recycled Recycling Electronics 187

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019

After my “tidying up” adventures , I was inspired to find other ways of using everyday items to organize my life, otherwise known as my upcycled storage solutions! I like the idea of transforming items that I usually throw away into something useful. Recycled Can Cutlery Holder. This was an amazing find for me!

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Storage Reuse Phones Recycle 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2013

Paper towels have become a must-have item in many kitchens throughout Canada, the US, Europe and Australia. They have proven to be very useful for cleaning up spills, absorbing oils and grease and generally helping out with the cleaning around the home and office. Have you ever stopped to think if the convenience is worth the cost?

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Paper Towels Paper Money Clothes 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. 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. It’s possible to bring your own bags for bulk food items in a lot of cases.

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