Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

If you take care of what you already have, you won’t need to make as many purchases. You won’t need to make as many trips to the store if you make it a point to maintain what you already have. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. You can do the same. Look for ways to re-use what you already have.

Re-use 278

Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

And while there are many individuals and groups working to make that a reality, it’s a rather difficult achievement because of the way we have set our society up to be one of convenience and disposability rather than reuse. Reuse Everything Glass jars make great water bottles at home. What kinds of things have you tried?

Home 229

Home Making Reuse Recycle 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

As the shell breaks down, it acts as part of the compost , and it is also a natural slug repellent. Container Garden Ideas As you create your container garden, think of the items that you might be able to reuse. Also, make sure that you pay attention to the drainage situation. Plant your little seeds in the bottom part.

Reuse 228

Reuse Gardening Garden Plants 228

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

How about helping them make a lasting gift for Mom? Making a garden stepping stone is not difficult or expensive, but does require some adult supervision. Here are some of the supplies suggested: Cement (a kind that makes a nice smooth surface, not the really gravelly kind) Water and a stir paddle to mix up with the cement.

Giving 188

Giving Used Craft Crafts 188

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

Why not reuse and save some money! #1 Once you got this all worked out, fill this bowl-like orange peel with some form of oil, making sure to get that stem well soaked in it. 6 – Make-Shift Sponge : If you have a relatively fresh orange peel, one that’s still relatively moist, you can make a nice, quick sponge of it.

Used 58

Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 58

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

Why not reuse and save some money! #1 Once you got this all worked out, fill this bowl-like orange peel with some form of oil, making sure to get that stem well soaked in it. 6 – Make-Shift Sponge : If you have a relatively fresh orange peel, one that’s still relatively moist, you can make a nice, quick sponge of it.

Used 40

Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 40

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.

Economical 188

Economical Recycle Recycled Recycling 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Being aware and choosing to make better environmental choices are good ways to start turning things around for our planet. If you want to draw attention to the environment and the fact that you are throwing a green party, make this your theme. Also, if you are planning a New Year’s party, are you going to make it green?

Green 183

Green Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 183

Couponing 101

MARCH 12, 2011

This family lives a Zero Waste lifestyle – meaning they REFUSE, reduce, reuse, and recycle almost everything. There are many areas I can make improvements in and I am already itching to get started!! I am in AWE. You can see an example of six months worth of trash in their home – it all fits in two hands.

Compost 69

Compost Composting Reuse Recycle 69