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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. From photography to woodworking to painting to sewing, you can use your talents to create personal and unique gifts. Buy Vintage.

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How Denim Can Be Bad For The Environment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Let’s begin at the top and work our way through the manufacturing, consuming, and disposal of a pair of denim jeans. And while denim is recyclable into wall insulation, most everyone just throws the jeans away, heads to the store, and repeats the cycle, over and over again. Now, what about the environmental issues? Go Green'

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