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. These are no more green than just recycling that pile of paper. Biodegradable trash bags. Paper shredders. Disposable diapers.

Consumerism 183

Consumerism Environmental Movement Green Reuse 183

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.

Giving 202

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. Instead of going that route, why not use recycled material to wrap gifts? Take It Easy On the Consumerism. It’s an insane time of year, but contrary to popular belief, every tiny bit helps.

Green 167

Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free. Reuse and recycle – consumerism has taught us to throw away anything that is broken or that we no longer want or need. It’s easier to go out a buy a new one, right?

At Home 197

At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

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. Companies Running Buy One, Donate One Programs For Those in… On Environmentalism Becoming Consumerism. This is not good. Go Green'

Clothes 197

Clothes Clothing Cycle Consumerism 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.

Economical 207

Economical Consumerism Green Reuse 207