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The Greener Option That Saves You Money: Paper Towels vs. Rags

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Paper towels have become a must-have item in many kitchens throughout Canada, the US, Europe and Australia. However, these advantages don’t necessarily make them a very green option, so let’s look at the green credentials of paper towel vs rags for household cleaning.

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10 Upcycled Storage Solutions

Couponing 101

Recycled Can Cutlery Holder. Such a cute way to reuse toilet paper rolls (or even paper towel rolls if you have longer cords). A nice way to keep those bulk foods you buy (to save money of course!) I like the idea of transforming items that I usually throw away into something useful. Tissue Box Yarn Holders.

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Sharing Goods to Reduce Consumption and Cut Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The gross over-consumption around the world is filling our landfills and recycling bins with unnecessary waste, both toxic and benign alike. So what is one thing that we, the average people here on the planet, can do to help each other avoid the endless stream of goods that we are being sold? Start Sharing. Lawnmowers.

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The Green Option That Saves You Money: Paper Magazines vs Digital

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Magazines are usually printed on glossy or semi-glossy paper which is more costly to produce than newsprint and doesn’t break down as easily as newspaper does; it is also often not recyclable. No paper or ink is needed; the required resources are almost nil and so is the energy used to get the magazine out to its readers.

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10 Frugal Tips For Earth Day

Saving Cents With Sense

Recycle – Of course you probably already know about this tip, and may have a recycling bin in your home. But there are other ways to recycle products, too. Tip: Try using newspaper instead of paper towels the next time you wash your windows. This is a biggie- because it takes recycling to the next step.

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Eight Tips To Help You Save Money While On Vacation

Family Balance Sheet

Of course, your planning starts with where you are going. Thank goodness our rental had recycling containers) What will you need in the kitchen? dishwasher detergent, dish soap, paper towels, napkins Will you need sunscreen, bug spray? Make a list of expenditures. Are you staying in a hotel, a rental or with family?

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CVS Deals & Coupon Match Ups 4/15-4/21

Saving Cents With Sense

Facial cleanser printable ( Recycle Bank ) OR -$2.25 Facial moisturizer printable ( Recycle Bank ) OR -$3.50 4/15) OR -$2 Baby Organic Harvest printable ( Recycle Bank ) OR - $3 Positively Ageless Skin Strengthening body lotion or hand cream printable =varies after coupon and ECB. Sparkle Paper Towels, 8 pk., $5

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