Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2013

Organic cotton disposables from Huggies. Not only do they still get thrown away, but now organic cotton is being harvested to make something that gets used just a single time. In fact, buying yet another gadget made in China is worse than burning that paper. Disposable diapers. No, not the regular old disposables.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

I’m sure you’ve heard: household debt is on the rise and consumerism is everywhere. Our society is so set on consumerism and having the latest and greatest of everything that many people are willing to go into debt to ensure they can have it all. My experiences with debt have been 100% negative.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 9, 2023

Throughout the patient’s wellness journey, my team is always explaining the “whole body approach” and how the tools we are providing to the patient are there to connect the dots between all organ systems, promoting the highest quality of life for the longest period of time. What has led to the rise of bureaucracy in health care?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

You can take an active role in changing our throw away society to one that produces less waste, and reduces consumerism. The first actual Repair Cafe in America was started by Peter Skinner (a Silicon Valley CEO) in Palo Alto CA as a non profit organization. Oh, and did I mention, you could save money? Have you heard of Repair Cafe?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Look for organic cotton denim. If you can’t afford the $200 raw selvedge jeans, at least look for jeans made from organic cotton, which requires much less pesticide use during the growth cycle than traditional cotton does. Companies Running Buy One, Donate One Programs For Those in… On Environmentalism Becoming Consumerism.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Children are constantly being bombarded by advertising for the newest and latest ‘thing’ and are being swept along by the aggressive consumerism of our times. Look for organizations that have helpfulness and community service as part of their activities, such as youth groups, Scouts and Guides.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Source organic produce; you might pay more but you will appreciate the great taste and nutrition. Reuse and recycle – consumerism has taught us to throw away anything that is broken or that we no longer want or need. Involve the whole family in menu planning and meal preparation. Keep take-out as an occasional treat.

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