Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

They work really well in cold water and get your clothes just as clean. Switch to washing your clothes in cold water. Hang your clothes to dry. Instead of drying, hang clothes on hangers and let them dry naturally. We hang all of our clothes to dry and it never takes more than one night for the clothes to fully dry out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2019

There are many simple ways to do this, like turning off the tap while brushing your teeth and only turning on the dishwasher when it has a full load. Speaking of the power of the sun, you should definitely line-dry your clothes more. Find old clothes like T-shirts and cut them up to convert them to rags. Don’t Waste Food.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Cascade Complete ActionPacs 43-ct Fresh Dishwasher Detergent - $11.59. Made By Design 4-pk Microfiber Cleaning Cloths - $8.99. Everspring 1-pk 85-ct 100% Recycled Facial Tissues - $1.89. Hefty EcoSave 100% Compostable 25-ct Bowls or 16 to 30-ct Plates - $2.99. Gain 129-oz Liquid Fabric Softener - $9.99.

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Target Arm and Hammer Mr. Clean Compost 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

You can also buy cloth napkins. Optimize Your Dishwasher If you don’t watch out, your dishwasher can be a money grabber. When it comes to using your dishwasher, you want to make sure that you run a full load every time. You can also save a little money by turning off the heated dry setting on your dishwasher.

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Saving Money Kitchen Money Reuse 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

People lived happy and healthy lives before the advent of the huge range of cleaning products that currently adorn our supermarket shelves; their clothes, bodies and homes were perfectly clean as well. Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free.

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At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. Switch from paper tissues to flannel cloth hankies - Flannel is so much softer on my kids' little noses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

Hold off if you haven’t got enough to fill the dishwasher or washing machine for a full load. Line dry clothes. Leave clothes to dry naturally where possible rather than using the tumble dryer. Not only will you save energy but your clothes will smell fresher too. Related posts: 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse.

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Bills Appliances Home and Garden Green 224