Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Compost it by cutting it up and putting it on the pile. My daughter-in-law came up with this idea, buying bulk pumpkins and bulk flowers. Like me, buy them used and then reuse them each year.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2014

The Entenmann’s Little Bites “Recycle… Reuse… Replenish” Fully Recyclable Lunch Earth Day campaign teaches kids the importance of reducing waste while earning money for their schools by redeeming Little Bites pouches for cash and points with recycling partner TerraCycle® through the Entenmann’s Little Bites Pouch Brigade®.

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Giveaway Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2013

It is also a good idea to test the seeds for germination before it is too late to order more for starting indoors. It is also a good idea to keep at least one birdfeeder full year round. It is also a good idea to keep cakes of non-melting suet available to attract titmice and woodpeckers. Compost Yard And Garden Waste.

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Gardening Garden Money Flowers and Plants 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Here are some ideas for re-using old items for your container garden: Seed Starts If you are just starting some seeds, for later planting in a container or a more traditional garden plot, there are a number of interesting alternatives. As the shell breaks down, it acts as part of the compost , and it is also a natural slug repellent.

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Reuse Gardening Garden Plants 228

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

Zero-waste is a concept that the very idea of waste should be eliminated; instead, any and all products, resources, materials, and leftovers should be returned for further use in the same or in a different capacity. Glass or metal can last a lifetime should you wish to reuse either one and are better recycling material than plastic is.

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Home Making Reuse Recycle 229

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.

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Economical Recycle Recycled Recycling 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Choose decorations that can be reused or that are made of natural materials and so can be recycled in the garden or compost. Another idea to save on electricity usage for your party is to hire a large marquee and erect it in your yard or in the local park (provided you are allowed to do this).

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Green Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 183