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Are You Wasting Valuable Energy and Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Try to fill the dishwasher or washing machine before starting the wash cycle and normally soiled clothes can be washed effectively in a washing machine at just 30C. The savings from these minor changes alone could fuel 2 million new homes according to the latest government statistics! So, are you wasting energy and money?

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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There were few dishwashers, no garbage disposers, trash compactors, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances or Jenn-air ranges. According to Statistic Brain 45.5 Even though most families cooked and ate at home back then, kitchens were pretty basic. Heck, I used to go to the Y and work out over lunch.

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