Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Here are some things you can do to reduce your own carbon footprint this season and have a green Christmas: Recyclable Wrapping Paper. Instead of going that route, why not use recycled material to wrap gifts? Take It Easy On the Consumerism. Christmas comes fraught with environmental issues. Probably not.

Green 167

Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. These make great gifts that can be environmentally friendly, as well as consumable so that they aren’t cluttering up the homes of your friends and relatives. Know What You are Buying. Don’t Forget the Wrapping.

Giving 202

Giving Holiday Gifts Recycle 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free. Reduce your “stuff” – we are constantly being encouraged and enticed to buy more “stuff” in the consumer-driven societies in which we live.

At Home 197

At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

He describes sustainability as “shifting to a renewable energy-based, reuse/recycle economy with a diversified transport system” People often refer to their attempts at sustainability as “going green”, being eco-friendly or adopting an eco-living lifestyle.

Economical 207

Economical Consumerism Green Reuse 207

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2013

Those machines use plastic coffee pods that are often labeled as being recyclable – but only if you fully wash them out, take them apart, and separate all the pieces… which we know no one is doing. These are no more green than just recycling that pile of paper. All the consuming in the world isn’t going to help one bit.

Consumerism 183

Consumerism Environmental Movement Green Reuse 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

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'

Clothes 197

Clothes Clothing Cycle Consumerism 197