Motherhood Moments

MARCH 2, 2023

“Whether going away or staying home for Spring Break, there are many ways families can create teachable moments about recycling. This is important since P+PB research shows that 95% of Americans say they recycle to some extent but fewer than half know the basics of recycling,” explained Mary Anne Hansan, President, P+PB.

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Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Did you know you can collect the rainwater that falls on your roof and harvest it for reuse? LEDs are recyclable and don’t contain mercury, so it’s not just about saving energy with your bulb choice. In a bid to lower our carbon footprint, heat source pumps are being looked at by more and more consumers. Putting up solar panels.

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Home Home and Garden Green Reuse 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

However, there are ways to safely and beautifully reuse/restore items such as beds, sofas, chairs and decorative pillows. I know that having someone redo an upholstered piece is expensive, but I now understand why – there is a lot of manual and time-consuming work involved. Have you renewed used furniture?

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Reduce paper use – look at ways to reduce the amount of paper used in the business; recycle waste in an environmentally-friendly manner; reuse waste paper where possible. Business sustainability is a model that works towards creating long-term value to both employees and consumers through adopting green strategies.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 12, 2012

The EcoSmart line contains sweats, socks and T-Shirts made of post-consumer product or renewable energy for the whole family, with the Hanes comfort that you know and love! Reduce, recycle, reuse and now get comfortable! Each week this month, Hanes will be giving away products from the EcoSmart line to Facebook fans.

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Prizes Win Reuse Recycle 51

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Scientists are warning that humans are depleting these resources at an alarmingly fast rate, one that outstrips the planet’s ability to renew them. Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free.

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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.

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Economical Consumerism Green Reuse 207