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? Plus, ’tis the season for flus and colds, meaning more people are taking antibiotics. Probably not.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2011

Going green for schools can be as simple as starting up a school vegetable garden, recycling waste or installing water tanks. These activities can be taken further by making the vegetable garden a kitchen garden and including the preparation and cooking of healthy meals in the curriculum.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 27, 2011

Plus, these plants are grown close to home so you are not contributing greenhouse gases to the atmosphere that would result from air shipping conventionally grown varieties. Use recycled paper products. Make sure to give a card that is made out of recycled products. Don’t Just Cook-Cook Green.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2019

You may also want to plant more flora that don’t need a lot of water. They’ll make sure that every bit of trash is disposed of properly and sent to proper recycling facilities. It feels impossible to completely eliminate the use of paper towels, especially if you love to cook. Harness the Power of the Sun.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The first is to recycle leftover food, grass cuttings, and fallen leaves that might ordinarily end up in a landfill. Don’t Just Cook-Cook Green. Guest Post Author Bio: Bailey writes about insurance and other topics for the Homeowners Insurance Blog. Basically there are two reasons to compost. No Need to Get Fancy.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. 21 Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags – Plastic Recycling by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. How to Get Rid of Bugs on Your Plants and Rose Bushes – Natural and Thrifty Alternatives by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. Natural Oven Cleaner by I Am That Lady.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. 21 Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags – Plastic Recycling by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. How to Get Rid of Bugs on Your Plants and Rose Bushes – Natural and Thrifty Alternatives by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. Natural Oven Cleaner by I Am That Lady.

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