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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 16, 2013

With the advent of laptop computers, smart phones, tablets and ereaders, the paper and ink versions of our popular magazines may soon be a thing of the past. The digital age has reached, and is impacting and changing, one of mankind’s most popular past times – reading magazines. What is the greener option – paper magazines or online?

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

You’ll learn how to get more out of your office supplies, tips to green your computer and lots more. Recyclebank is a green living initiative encouraging communities to recycle and live greener. Earn points by taking quizzes and challenges, entering codes on various products and even by recycling. What is Recyclebank?

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 9, 2014

Purchase $60 of HP ink or $200 of HP toner Get $4 Back in Staples Rewards Per Recycled Cartridges Limit of 5 recycled cartridges. Office Max/Office Depot Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series Laptop Computer with Intel Inside Processor: $249.99 HP Pavilion TouchSmart Laptop Computer with AMD A4 Processor: $269.99

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Purchase energy-efficient machines and appliances – when computers, printers and kitchen appliances need replacing, look for those that are kinder to the environment. Turn off appliances when not in use and set computers to hibernate automatically after 10 to 15 minutes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 15, 2013

TVs, DVD players, radios, toaster ovens, wifi extenders, and computer equipment get switched off every night before bed and don’t get turned on again until they are needed. While I don’t measure recyclables, I do keep track of how much trash I dispose of each week. . - Use power strips wherever – and whenever – possible.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2014

Sensors alert caregivers to problems, and medication reminders are provided via computers” ( MEDCottage ). Elder Cottage offers a program where the home can be resold or recycled. Potential Drawbacks to Elder Cottages and MEDCottages. What happens when the need for an elder cottage or MEDCottage is gone?

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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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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Personalize pretend computer play with My Own Leaptop. LeapFrog and Amazon.com have teamed up to offer this item in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging; a recyclable, easy-to-open alternative to traditional packaging. LeapFrog Touch Magic Learning Bus $9.99.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2016

SATA 128GB solid state drive for an amazingly smooth and fast computing experience. And built with post-consumer recycled material, it’s a smart, green choice for students and teachers. Tough enough for any busy classroom, the durable Yoga 11e boasts powerful processing and an all-day battery.

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 29, 2013

Staples recently launched its Binder Recycling Program, which gives customers $2 off the purchase of a new binder for each binder they bring in to a Staples store to recycle. Relay Flash Drives – The easy and smart way to transfer files from one computer to another. Starting at $7.99).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Other office place tips include reprogramming the office thermostat, implementing a ‘bring-your-own coffee mug’ policy for the break room, avoid printing documents that could just as easily be emailed, and instituting a recycling program for paper throughout the office. The Work-From-Home Solution.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Store computer paper next to the printer, store clothing in the room in which you dress. When you get a new book or magazine, put it in the ‘unread’ pile and then eventually recycle or store it with others of its kind. Then always start your cleaning chores in that bath and move to the others.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

You’ll learn how to get more out of your office supplies, tips to green your computer and lots more. Head to Recyclebank’s EcoAcademy Study Hall to earn 165 points. To get started, just click on the “Earn Now” button in banner above.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Don’t use TV’s, games, or computers. Consider wrapping presents in recycled paper and let your kids decorate the outside! Get great gear for the kids without breaking your bank at the mall – especially since they outgrow things so fast! 5. Towards your Bills: Once a week practice a NO ELECTRICITY DAY.

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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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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

100 percent recycled. ″ Notebook Computer – HD LED display, Intel® Core™ i3-2310M dual-core processor with hyper-threading/4-way processing technology, 500 GB hard drive, 4GB RAM, 10-key integrated number pad, HDMI® port and 1MP HD webcam. Starting at ($7.49). Xerox® Premium Copy Paper – 650 Sheets – $12.99.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Apart from the obvious ones like cars and other vehicles, there is a plethora of tools, appliances, phones, watches, cameras, computers, toys and gadgets that are battery powered. They need to be taken to a special battery recycling center where they are disposed of carefully and safely. . I find that really annoying!

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 6, 2011

Save $8 HP Laptop Computer with AMD Quad-Core A6 Processor - $479.99 Scholastic School Glue - $0.01 Limit 5 per household/business Office Depot® Brand Multipurpose Paper - $1.00 After $5.49 Mail In Savings Visa Pre-paid Card - Limit 2 per household/business Wilson Jones™ 1" Flexible Poly Binders - $0.50

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