Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Use the pulp for pumpkin bread, cookies, pies, soups and more. Like me, buy them used and then reuse them each year. Put your unwanted Halloween decorations out for reuse by donating them.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2019

The author, Bea Johnson, chronicles her journey of zero waste living through 5 Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot. She made me think a lot about things I can do to reduce unnecessary waste in my life and home from changing how I grocery shop to rethinking one-use plastics and other non-recyclables that I encounter.

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2019 Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 21, 2011

A better option to use is recyclable batteries. Recyclable batteries are much greener to produce and they can last for many years. Be sure to dispose of recyclable batteries properly. In recent years there has been an increase in the number of individually packed cakes, cookies, pies, and other snacks being sold.

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