Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Our consumer-driven society is one that results in a great deal of waste. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. This consumption of resources — and the waste it produces — is not sustainable. Nor is it healthy.

Re-use 278

Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2014

I have found that if I spray in February, before things start growing, I kill off whatever it is that is causing the issue, so I’ll do that after I prune, apply true paint and cut up the pruned branches on the compost heap. It can be quite a time consuming task as we have lots of grasses. Enrich the soil with additives.

Gardening 167

Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Plants 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 28, 2011

As the goal of an Earthship-styled home is to live off of the electrical distribution grid while consuming as few newly manufactured goods as possible, mechanical applications and appliances in such a home are usually driven by a combination of gravity and water that has been directly heated by the sun. Living Off the Grid.

Saving Money 145

Saving Money Money Debt Plumbing 145

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 12, 2016

Gardening: Plants, flowers, seeds, watering cans, plant food, soil, weed killers, mulch, compost buckets, water hoses. Apple Products: June is traditionally a busy month for the folks at Apple, and that means consumers should make Apple purchases with caution. On June 13, Apple will commence its annual Worldwide Developers Conference.

June 100

June Buy Buying Lingerie 100

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Turn it Off- Lights, computers, and other electronics consume energy and our money. Buy Used : You probably already know the benefits of buying second-hand , but buying used, also helps the environment. Grow Your Own: Planting your own vegetables, fruit, and herbs can save you money, but it can also reduce the use of chemical pesticides.

Frugal 61

Frugal Green And Frugal Recycle Recycled 61

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2013

moved from simple dumping on land or sea, to burial, sanitary landfill, feeding to swine, reduction, incineration, and various forms of composting”. A landfill is not like a compost pile, where the purpose is to bury trash in such a way that it will decompose quickly.”. percent, was either recycled or composted.

Economical 188

Economical Recycle Recycled Recycling 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

For one, many credit card companies are already experimenting with greener materials, like biopolymers and compostable PVC, to cut back on the environmental costs. The fewer natural resources you consume, the better the payment option becomes. Yet, there is some hope for the eco-lover who prefers plastic payment. The Winner.

Paper 100

Paper Credit Cards United States Green 100