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Our Green & Money Savvy Path

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Today I wanted to share with you the steps we have taken: Energy saving changes we’ve made : Turn off our computer every night. Compost kitchen scraps. Compost our leaves and grass. Compost our leaves and grass. Use compostable garbage bags. Donated to sustainable charities. I walk to and from work.

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How to Throw a Green Party

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most people have computers these days and an email account, so send out digital invitations, to save on paper, ink and postage. Choose decorations that can be reused or that are made of natural materials and so can be recycled in the garden or compost. Invitations. This is one area where it is simple to go green.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Can’t believe I live here – a lake near my house Because I’ve lived so many different places, I’ve seen first-hand how good use of available resources can really improve overall community experiences, such as community gardens that utilize city-wide composting programs, to libraries, cycling infrastructure.