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12 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Make sure to recycle or sell that old one.

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Companies Running Buy One, Donate One Programs For Those in Need

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It can be hard to know what to buy and from whom, but lucky for us there are some companies making it easier by doing a lot of social good with the money you pay for their products. In recent years, TOMS has added eyewear to their cause and the company is now helping to restore sight in 13 countries around the world. Let’s take a look.

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Consumer Critique - Earth Baby

Motherhood Moments

The company donates 1% of all sales to two incredible organizations (Preface Project Foundation and Folded Flag Foundation) that build a better tomorrow and impact our community by fostering opportunities for the next generation as a token of gratitude to those that helped her along the way. All products are made in the U.S.A,

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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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Moving Out – 6 Lifestyle Changes to Make Relocating Easier

Koupon Karen

Before you start packing, take the time to go through your possessions and decide what to keep, donate, or sell. Donating items to local charities is another way to lighten your load while helping others. This includes moving company fees, packing supplies, travel expenses, and any deposits or fees for your new home.

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5 Ways to Save Money and the Planet at Work

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Did you know that these simple acts of repetition can be costing the company thousands of dollars as well as increase their negative impact on the environment? 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.

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Branded Sunglasses are a major Rip-off

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What they don’t know is that most branded sunglasses are made by just one Italian company, Luxottica, who also recently acquired Oakley and have been making Ray Ban’s since 1999. To rub salt in the wound, Luxottica also owns the companies prescribing and selling these sunglasses.