Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2012

As a family, we try to be good stewards of our environment: We crossed 10 paper products off our grocery list and replaced them with reusable alternatives. We compost much of our food and garden scraps. But when I took our recycling bins out to the curb this week, I noticed that there is still room for improvement.

Green 127

Green Compost Composting Recycle 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week.

Re-use 278

Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

For example, most leftover food scraps can even be composted ( other than meat, of course ) so they can be brought home if a school or workplace doesn’t do composting. Everything in that lunch bag can be washed and reused or at least an be dealt with in an environmentally-friendly manner. So, what does your lunch look like?

Lunch 201

Lunch Lunches Reuse Compost 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

Buy In Bulk By eliminating all packaging of food supplies, we could substantially cut the amount of packaging trash we throw away each day. Glass or metal can last a lifetime should you wish to reuse either one and are better recycling material than plastic is. Shredded paper can be put in compost piles.

Home 229

Home Making Reuse Recycle 229