Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 19, 2011

She has always reused food containers, such as glass pickle jars or plastic cool-whip and sherbert containers, so I am not quite sure how or why I got started buying plastic food storage containers. I soak the jars in water to remove the label and clean in the dishwasher. Do you buy food storage containers or reuse food containers?

Reuse 138

Reuse Economical Kitchen Freezers 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Because they can be washed and reused they are much cheaper in the long run. Reuse Bags You can save a little money by reusing your plastic storage bags. Optimize Your Dishwasher If you don’t watch out, your dishwasher can be a money grabber. You can even make your own dish towels out of old bath towels.

Saving Money 202

Saving Money Kitchen Money Reuse 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Use recycled toilet pape r. By switching to recycled toilet paper you can help save 1 million trees a year and 1.35 They can be thrown in the wash and reused again for next time. Use your dishwasher. Running a fully loaded dishwasher is way more energy efficient than hand washing. Recycle and reuse.

Making 196

Making Reuse Recycle Recycled 196

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free. Reuse and recycle – consumerism has taught us to throw away anything that is broken or that we no longer want or need. It’s easier to go out a buy a new one, right?

At Home 197

At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

Hold off if you haven’t got enough to fill the dishwasher or washing machine for a full load. Related posts: 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. Turn off lights and electric appliances when you’re not using them, and this includes leaving them on standby. Don’t do half loads. Don’t boil a full kettle.

Bills 224

Bills Appliances Home and Garden Green 224

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

If you really want to send out paper invitations, use recycled or handmade paper and use a single sheet. Choose decorations that can be reused or that are made of natural materials and so can be recycled in the garden or compost. If you really need non-breakables, look for the clear polymer drinkware that is 100% recyclable.

Green 183

Green Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 183