Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower.

Re-use 235

Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 2, 2012

Excess trash has been a common problem of all societies for decades, and recycling is a way to transform trash into something useful. Electronics TVs, mobile phones, computer paraphernalia, laptops, cameras and other gadgets can be sold as used or even broken. Numerous websites are dedicated to buying these used electronics.

Recycle 187

Recycle Recycled Recycling Electronics 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Plastic grocery bags can be irritating and useful all at the same time. They are useful carry bags in general. Pet Bags If you have pets, then these bags can be very useful. For example, you can use plastic grocery bags to clean out your cat’s litter box. What are some of the ways in which you use them?

Reuse 272

Reuse Groceries Grocery Recycle 272

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 15, 2013

I view each month’s bill – whether it be from the water company, the electric utility, or the natural gas provider – as a way to gauge how well I am doing in my efforts to both conserve energy and save money. Did I use less power than last month? For electricity, I note how many kilowatt hours kWh) I use.

Bills 202

Bills Conserving Energy DVD Players Toaster Ovens 202