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How to Embrace a Sustainable Living Lifestyle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The three acknowledged pillars of sustainability are Social, Environment and Economic. Sustainability is often defined as a strategy of meeting current societal, environmental and economic needs in such a way that the same needs of the future generations are not adversely affected. Why is sustainable living necessary?

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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? You can take an active role in changing our throw away society to one that produces less waste, and reduces consumerism. Oh, and did I mention, you could save money? Do you enjoy making old things new again? If so, you are in the minority.

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