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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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From Trash To Teasure

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Earning from trash through recycling is a great way to earn some extra cash and help save the environment at the same time. Excess trash has been a common problem of all societies for decades, and recycling is a way to transform trash into something useful. However, you might not know that there are ways to earn while recycling them.

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5 Ways to Save Money and the Planet at Work

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are 5 ways you can do your part at work to improve the budget and limit your impact: Create a recycling program. Almost all kinds of office paper can be recycled. If your office doesn’t already recycle, contact your local recycling agency and find out what needs to be done to get started. Use recycled products.

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How to Become an Earth Friendly Consumer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do they recycle? Do they use recycled products? Donate $1 or $2 towards the cause. Recycle, recycle, recycle. If you have items you aren’t using, recycle them or give them to someone who can reuse them. Also, be sure to buy recycled products like toilet paper. Every little bit adds up.

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10 Ways to Find Coupons Without Buying the Sunday Paper

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Free manufacturer coupons on product packaging (I have a nice collection started) Free coupon booklets are available at the checkout counter. And trust me when I say this: I have to fight like crazy to keep my coupons in hand when my mom visits because she collects them, too! Grocery Coupons Yes, grocery coupons are a thing.

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Verizon Hopeline Program: Proud To Be A Kentuckian!

Saving Everyday

Kentuckians Donate More Than 3,200 Phones In 2010 To Verizon Wireless’ Hopeline Program. Last year, Kentuckians donated more than 3,200 no-longer-used wireless phones to Verizon Wireless’ HopeLine ® program, helping to support and put resources into the hands of those affected by domestic violence in Kentucky. in Lexington.

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Today Show: Jill’s Steals & Deals

For the Mommas

Wrap Watches from La Mer Collections. La Mer Collections is offering their Wrap Watches in 16 different colors, including black, lipstick pink, canary yellow, gold and more. Modo is offering discounts on five styles from their Eco Collection of sunglasses, which are made from recycled metal and plastic. Retail price: $92.