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

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Reduce your dependence on fossil fuels by driving less and using public transport or walking; reduce your energy consumption by turning off lights to empty rooms and appliances at the wall; choose energy-efficient appliances and alternative power sources; change to CFL light bulbs.

At Home 197

At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2013

All the consuming in the world isn’t going to help one bit. Combine errands, use public transportation, pump up the air in your bike tires, or try to telecommute one day a week from home. Stop consuming for consumption sake. The metal ones we all have been using for centuries. But we all can eat a little less, don’t you think?

Consumerism 183

Consumerism Environmental Movement Green Reuse 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? We used to be able to just go shopping when new needed something; every time you go and buy something you won’t use, you’re buying into our consumerism culture.

Budgeting 245

Budgeting Budget May Lunch 245

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. There are American denim mills and manufacturers out there, and that can cut down on the amount of transportation and carbon footprint your jeans leave behind. Now, what about the environmental issues? Go Green'

Clothes 197

Clothes Clothing Cycle Consumerism 197