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.
Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 2, 2022
Garden Harvest. I planted a small garden this year: 2 tomato plants, 1 cucumber, 1 pepper plant that sadly didn’t make it, and 1 butternut squash. I have toned down my gardening in recent years. At one time I planted quite a bit, but weeds overtook my garden and turned my favorite hobby into a stressful mess.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 23, 2011
Donate $1 or $2 towards the cause. If you have items you aren’t using, recycle them or give them to someone who can reuse them. How about buying your kid a bike they can ride to school or your wife some organic seeds she can grow in the garden that can feed the family. Participate in local fundraisers. Give green gifts.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 1, 2015
Now I need gardening, housework and other casual type clothing. There is a lovely thrift store not far from my neighborhood that receives donations from the folks in the local golfing gated community. I wash and reuse freezer bags. I’m retired, have been for 5 years now (yes it IS great). My wardrobe needs have changed.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 27, 2011
Choose decorations that can be reused or that are made of natural materials and so can be recycled in the garden or compost. Consider using your own home or garden, where you can control the amount of power used. If it is a gift-giving occasion, ask for donations to be made to environmental projects that you support.
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