Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2014

Ah, recycling. But while (most) everyone knows that you can recycle glass bottles, aluminum cans, newspaper, and cardboard, there are many other things that can also be recycled through a variety of methods. Let’s take a look at a few items you may not have known were recyclable. Your Old Car. Eyeglasses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Old clothing parts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From taking good care of your car, to properly caring for your clothing, to keeping your appliances in working order, taking care of what you already have helps it last longer. You can re-use newspapers and other items as garden mulch. Take Care of Your Things. Growing up, my re-used T-shirts as dust rags and other cleaning supplies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2011

Re-use, recycle or re-sell. So instead of just dumping the lot, categorize your clutter into things that can be recycled, things that can be given away and things that can be sold on. When rushing headlong into a spring cleaning fenzy it’s easy get carried away and just throw away all of your unwanted items. Freshen up naturally.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Buttons from clothing we have given away, thrown away or made into rags can be used to replace missing buttons or as craft items. Clothing and Linens. Material from old clothing , if you are crafty, can be re-purposed into patterns for quilts or stuffing for handmade old time comforters. Small Utility Items. Miscellaneous.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Recycle – Of course you probably already know about this tip, and may have a recycling bin in your home. But there are other ways to recycle products, too. Tip: Try using newspaper instead of paper towels the next time you wash your windows. This is a biggie- because it takes recycling to the next step.

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