Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 23, 2012
Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. If you can’t find what you want in town, you can still limit how far the gifts you buy travel. Buy Vintage. You don’t have to buy new to give a classy, thoughtful gift. Know What You are Buying.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 28, 2014
Here are some things you can do to reduce your own carbon footprint this season and have a green Christmas: Recyclable Wrapping Paper. Instead of going that route, why not use recycled material to wrap gifts? Anything is better than the stuff that you buy at Walmart. Take It Easy On the Consumerism. Probably not.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 17, 2011
Consider the household products you buy – reduce the toxic chemicals in your home and improve the health of your family and the planet. Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free. It’s easier to go out a buy a new one, right?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 30, 2013
Those machines use plastic coffee pods that are often labeled as being recyclable – but only if you fully wash them out, take them apart, and separate all the pieces… which we know no one is doing. These are no more green than just recycling that pile of paper. Why Buying Green Is Not Always Eco-Friendly. Paper shredders.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 29, 2013
However, and understanding that fashion fads come and go, we like our jeans to look “worn-in” and distressed before we buy them. 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. Buy quality denim. Go Green'
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