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. Keep take-out as an occasional treat.

At Home 197

At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2013

Most of the time I never really think about it, it’s just the word I use to describe myself when discussing my interests. But lately, this word is thrown around without much concern over how it is used, and some version of it is showing up in the advertising and marketing of goods and services that are actually anything but “environmental.”.

Consumerism 183

Consumerism Environmental Movement Green Reuse 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

That in and of itself isn’t necessarily bad, but many denim makers use synthetic dye which has been shown to have all sorts of toxic stuff in it. And while denim is recyclable into wall insulation, most everyone just throws the jeans away, heads to the store, and repeats the cycle, over and over again. This is not good.

Clothes 197

Clothes Clothing Cycle Consumerism 197