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. So plan your meals, buy only the ingredients you need, and don’t over-indulge. No, composting doesn’t require a lot of space. But what happens to the trash left behind when you declutter? Dial Down on the Paper Towels.

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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. Chances are that at least some of the time you bring your own bagged lunch to work or to school. Of course, that’s only the financial savings.

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Lunch Lunches Reuse Compost 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week. 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. You can also freeze homemade meals, including soups, casseroles and other items.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

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. These activities can be taken further by making the vegetable garden a kitchen garden and including the preparation and cooking of healthy meals in the curriculum.

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Student Gardening Garden Compost 197

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2013

If you think you can handle a 3-course French dinner, by all means put on an apron and aim for a meal deserving of a Michelin Star. She’s an earth mother fond of baking kale chips and reminding you to save energy, recycle and compost the banana peels. A simple picnic lunch in the park works fine, too.

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Flowers and Plants Flowers and Gifts Finds Gifts 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

Glass or metal can last a lifetime should you wish to reuse either one and are better recycling material than plastic is. Cardboard boxes can be used over and over again before needing to be recycled. Shredded paper can be put in compost piles. Many “ broken ” items can be recycled into craft projects to do with your children.

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Home Making Reuse Recycle 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

When people think of minimalism, they often picture families living an almost zero-waste lifestyle, meticulously composting and recycling so they only have a single bag of trash per year. Everything from simple meals to simple clothing can help make your life easier. One of the basic tenets of minimalism is simplicity.

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Finance Money Goals Donation 218