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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Coffee can.

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How To Pack A Waste-Free Lunch

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Unfortunately, all those bags and disposable products leave behind a ton of waste over the course of a year, too. Everything in that lunch bag can be washed and reused or at least an be dealt with in an environmentally-friendly manner. Of course, that’s only the financial savings. It’s quite simple, really.

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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!) Definitely an inspirational way to reuse Tic Tac containers, I would never have thought of it! Tissue Box Yarn Holders.

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04/09 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Tin Cans

Nicoles Nickels

They cut down on your recycling needs and your electrical use and they are just so darn cute! From Recycle Reuse Renew Mother Earth Projects come these towel storage tin cans. Of course there were many tin can desk organizers, but I particularly like this one from Allison at Petit Elefant.

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Going Green at Work

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Reduce paper use – look at ways to reduce the amount of paper used in the business; recycle waste in an environmentally-friendly manner; reuse waste paper where possible. Turn off appliances when not in use and set computers to hibernate automatically after 10 to 15 minutes.

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15 Ways to Reduce Energy Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Switching to a different energy supplier can save a considerable amount of money over the course of a year but don’t be too hasty – make sure that you’re getting a good deal as well as a lower price. Related posts: 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. Shop around. 5 Ways to NOT Save Energy. 5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The argument in favor of paper towels includes the fact that many brands are now made from recycled paper waste , which is good for the environment. Of course, the big factor in most people’s lives is cost; you need to continually buy paper towels if they are your cleaning cloth of choice, so they do represent an on-going expense.