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World Wisdom: Clear Drop Recycling Innovations

Motherhood Moments

SPC solves the problem that waste management plants have battling for years: trying to unclog processing plants that constantly get stuck with loose plastic wrappers, bags, and packaging. What advantages does the organics collector have over other home composting systems? Some quick composters require a lot of energy.

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10 Ways to Transform Your Home into an Eco-Friendly Haven

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Water is a precious resource and we should do everything we can to conserve it. You may also want to plant more flora that don’t need a lot of water. When you waste food, you’re not just wasting food—you’re also wasting the resources used to grow and make it. No, composting doesn’t require a lot of space. Conserve Water.

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Guerrilla Gardening And Seed Bombing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Over the years, their “bombs” have taken many different forms, from the first condom-filled versions to mud and clay seed balls to hollowed-out eggs filled with wildflower seeds, compost, and water. Sure, people do actually plant some of them, but I think throwing them is much more fun. Find a local supply of plants.

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It’s Time to Plan Your Frugal Spring Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Burpee’s, Henry Fields, Stark Brothers, K Van Bourgondien & Sons, Van Enselen inc, John Scheepers Inc, Gurney’s, Henry Field’s, and Jung Seeds & Plants have all arrived in our mailbox (we are on a lot of lists!). Sure – take a look at the catalogs or online sites selling plants and seeds. Plan your garden.

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Gardening Tip | Starting with Seeds

Saving With Shellie

It’s helpful to have information about the varieties of each plant on your list that will grow well in your area. Some offer resources such as seeds, plants and compost in return for your willingness to share what you grow with friends, neighbors or the local soup kitchen. Starting seeds gives your garden a head start.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Remover the cube and plant a big kiss on your partner. What a great resource. This is an awesome resource since I have recently turned into a bookworm. The Greenest Dollar tells us how we can compost indoors , even if we live in an apartment. You can try one or all ten; it’s up to you. Where are you at?

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Paper or Plastic: The Most Environmental Payment Option

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The truth is that paper money is surprisingly resource-heavy, requiring abundant cotton and linen in addition to the land, water, pesticides, fertilizers, and other supplies necessary to tend those crops. Meanwhile, credit cards stay planted right in your pocket. Thus, the paper dollar in your wallet is only symbolically valuable.

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