Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. There are a number items now that are created from recycled materials, as well as other eco-friendly materials. It’s possible to find wrapping paper and gift cards produced from recycled materials.

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Giving Holiday Gifts Recycle 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Here are some things you can do to reduce your own carbon footprint this season and have a green Christmas: Recyclable Wrapping Paper. The amount of wrapping paper that this continent uses is absolutely disgusting, and it’s a complete waste of resources and money. Take It Easy On the Consumerism. Probably not.

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Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2013

Those machines use plastic coffee pods that are often labeled as being recyclable – but only if you fully wash them out, take them apart, and separate all the pieces… which we know no one is doing. Paper shredders. These are no more green than just recycling that pile of paper. Biodegradable trash bags.

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Consumerism Environmental Movement Green Reuse 183