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. Plastic trash bags.

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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. If you sew, take off the buttons, zippers, lace, netting or whatever to use later. Like me, buy them used and then reuse them each year. Free Kids Crafts has some ideas.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Below is a list of things I (or hubby) have personally saved and reused. Shopping bags are reused as carry alls for gifts and travel needs. Decorated bags (such as those you put gifts in) are just reused for gift giving. Popsicle sticks have many uses, including crafts, holding up seedlings in a pot and more. Containers.

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Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Pinterest is full of great fashion tips, decor ideas, craft and DIY projects and so much more. This tutorial from Seams Happy walks you through a simple sewing pattern to make your own reusable Swiffer duster refills. Reuse Creamer Bottles for Storage : Got a great deal on Coffee Mate? Have you discovered Pinterest yet?

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DIY Homemade Coffee Mate Reuse 49