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

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Most people have computers these days and an email account, so send out digital invitations, to save on paper, ink and postage. If you really want to send out paper invitations, use recycled or handmade paper and use a single sheet. If you really need non-breakables, look for the clear polymer drinkware that is 100% recyclable.

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Green Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. Whether it’s an electronic device that you can plug in to the wall or your computer, or whether it’s batteries you can take out and recharge, do what you can to avoid new batteries. You can do the same. Look for ways to re-use what you already have. Go Green'

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

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. Turn it Off- Lights, computers, and other electronics consume energy and our money. This is a biggie- because it takes recycling to the next step.

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Frugal Green And Frugal Recycle Recycled 61