Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2019

They’ll make sure that every bit of trash is disposed of properly and sent to proper recycling facilities. Dial Down on the Paper Towels. It feels impossible to completely eliminate the use of paper towels, especially if you love to cook. Instead, simply cut back on your paper towel usage.

Home 100

Home Compost Composting Paper Towels 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

Sure, there are days when you go out for a nice meal with co-workers or pay for the school lunch on pizza day, but when I think back to my school days I fondly remember those brown paper bags. Unfortunately, all those bags and disposable products leave behind a ton of waste over the course of a year, too. The list goes on and on.

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Lunch Lunches Reuse Compost 201

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.

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Green Compost Composting Recycle 127

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Hefty EcoSave 100% Compostable 25-ct Bowls or 16 to 30-ct Plates - $2.99. Everspring 1-pk 85-ct 100% Recycled Facial Tissues - $1.89. Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper 50-sq ft - $3.89. Select Glad 45 to 106ct 13-gallon Trash Bags - $10.99. Gain 129-oz Liquid Fabric Softener - $9.99. stain remover].

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Target Arm and Hammer Mr. Clean Compost 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2011

Going green for schools can be as simple as starting up a school vegetable garden, recycling waste or installing water tanks. Recycling the school’s waste can include establishing composting systems and worm farms to use as fertilizers for the garden. Find ways to reduce the amount of paper used within the school.

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Student Gardening Garden Compost 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. Plus, re-usable cleaning items like sponges and rags reduce your need for paper towels. When you do have to throw out batteries or electronics, find out where you can dispose of them in a way that allows for a level of recycling, and keeps chemicals from polluting the environment.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2016

Use compost, make your own. The Guardian’s article, How to Be a Thrifty Gardner dove to detail about making compost: “You should have about two-thirds brown stuff (carbon source) to one-third green (nitrogen). “ Recycle to fertilize. Tip # 2 – Improve your soil frugally. Pull your weeds.

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Thrifty Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants 100