Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

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. Stop Buying Things In Plastic Beth from My Plastic Free Life has pretty much eliminated plastic from her life.

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Home Making Reuse Recycle 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

Everything in that lunch bag can be washed and reused or at least an be dealt with in an environmentally-friendly manner. For example, most leftover food scraps can even be composted ( other than meat, of course ) so they can be brought home if a school or workplace doesn’t do composting. So, what does your lunch look like?

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Lunch Lunches Reuse Compost 201

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. Don’t buy, make. Compost it by cutting it up and putting it on the pile. Like me, buy them used and then reuse them each year.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

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. 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 that when you buy. One solution is to buy things loose.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

If you really want to send out paper invitations, use recycled or handmade paper and use a single sheet. Choose decorations that can be reused or that are made of natural materials and so can be recycled in the garden or compost. There are also ranges of tableware made from recycled plastic.

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Green Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 183

Couponing 101

MARCH 12, 2011

This family lives a Zero Waste lifestyle – meaning they REFUSE, reduce, reuse, and recycle almost everything. I am in AWE. You can see an example of six months worth of trash in their home – it all fits in two hands. When I came across the Zero Waste Home blog I was captivated.

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Compost Composting Reuse Recycle 69