Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2013

It can be hard to know what to buy and from whom, but lucky for us there are some companies making it easier by doing a lot of social good with the money you pay for their products. Warby Parker runs a program similar to TOMS in that for each pair of glasses that are purchased, a pair gets donated to someone who needs it. TOMS Shoes.

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Donation Buy One Eyeglasses Buy 224

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. Buy one then sell, donate or exchange it. Put your unwanted Halloween decorations out for reuse by donating them. What do you do to recycle/reuse on Halloween?

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Also, games make great donation items. I posted earlier this week about the Buy One, Get One 50% off Game Sales at Toys R Us. You can also earn 10 Recyclebank Points when you pledge to recycle your game. HOT DEAL: Get a Free One Month Netflix Subscription. 4/1 Game of Life coupon. $4/1 Game coupon. $3/1

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Hasbro Games Recycle Recycled 68

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 31, 2015

You can always find the best designer sunglasses online by doing a quick search of the indie brands and manufacturers so you can try them out.

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For the Mommas

APRIL 19, 2011

Modo is offering discounts on five styles from their Eco Collection of sunglasses, which are made from recycled metal and plastic. Even the packaging is made of 100 percent recycled paper and an organic cotton pouch. To buy one of the beauty collections, click one of the links above. The Stationery Studio.

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Jewelry and Watches Sunglasses Recycle Recycled 56

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

And while denim is recyclable into wall insulation, most everyone just throws the jeans away, heads to the store, and repeats the cycle, over and over again. But let’s face it, no one is going to stop buying denim blue jeans anytime soon – at least until we all start wearing clothing like the characters in Star Wars.

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