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4 Quick Tips to Cut Down on Food Waste

Couponing 101

There are countless causes of food waste, but the effects may be less well known. Wasted food can consume a good chunk of your budget, and it’s harmful to the environment. A few simple lifestyle changes are all you need to reduce your food waste, allowing you to save money and be kinder to Mother Earth.

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Ways to Have a Green Christmas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Food Waste Doesn’t Have to Be Inevitable. The amount of food waste that goes on at this time of year is shocking. You can easily cut back on food waste by just buying fewer ingredients, or meal planning to use leftovers. Christmas comes fraught with environmental issues.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. You’ll be thankful later.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. You’ll be thankful later.

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The average American household consumes more and more meat every year and prices are skyrocketing. Most importantly, reduce food waste. Throwing food away is a waste of money so buy fresh produce locally that will last longer, learn how to preserve food longer, and eat everything before it spoils.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I cannot remember how long I’ve been a reader. Maybe four years? I make bone broth now!

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