Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

There are well-made reusable and washable containers, bags, drink holders, and even straws sold at places like Reuseit.com. 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. Just stop using disposables.

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Lunch Lunches Reuse Compost 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2011

The good thing with implementing eco-friendly initiatives in schools is that they often represent a cost saving as well as helping the planet. Going green for schools can be as simple as starting up a school vegetable garden, recycling waste or installing water tanks. Find ways to reduce the amount of paper used within the school.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week. Preserve Some of Your Food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Compost it by cutting it up and putting it on the pile. This idea serves well for the younger crew. What do you do to recycle/reuse on Halloween? No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

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. Confuse those bugs!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 28, 2011

An Earthship is a residential building made from recycled materials that often utilizes an unconventional shape or layout to take advantage of natural solar heating. Earthships are also noted for their attempts at water as well as energy independence.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Recycle – Of course you probably already know about this tip, and may have a recycling bin in your home. But there are other ways to recycle products, too. This is a biggie- because it takes recycling to the next step. When you are drying, consider line drying as well. 10 Frugal Tips for Earth Day.

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