Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

And because the little things things in life can really add up, let’s look at how you can help to save the world using one tiny everyday thing: your credit card. Can something as small as using a credit card on everyday purchases help the environment? Using a credit card can help save trees by removing the need to use paper.

Credit Cards 100

Credit Cards Credit Used Bank 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 11, 2011

Use recycled products. Find paperless ways to communicate. Use email programs, the phone, and video conferencing to discuss items with people. Save your used paper for scrap notes instead of buying sticky notes. If there isn’t one in your area see if you can donate them to a charity or to a half way house.

Saving Money 170

Saving Money Cartridges and Toners Recycle Recycled 170

Couponing 101

JULY 28, 2014

SavingStar is a paperless eCoupon service that gives you cash back on your grocery purchases. Use your card when you checkout and the money is added to your SavingStar account. In order to save at these at all the new stores, you’ll need to take a photo of their receipt using SavingStar’s new mobile app.

Walmart 70

Walmart Paperless Target Meijer 70

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2011

Here are some suggestions you might find useful: It Starts With The Choice of Credit Card. A percentage of your purchase will then be donated to the group of your choice. Do you really need a paper statement every month, or can you deal with an online paperless type? Related posts: How to Use a Credit Card to Save the World.

Credit Cards 165

Credit Cards Credit Environmental Groups Paperless 165

Couponing 101

JULY 9, 2011

These coupons are paperless , so you don’t have to clip or organize anything (I like the sound of that!). Use your card when you checkout and the money is added to your SavingStar account. Even though the savings is not deducted at the register, you CANNOT use another coupon of any kind in addition to the SavingStar eCoupon.

Groceries 89

Groceries Grocery Paperless T-Mobile 89

For the Mommas

JUNE 28, 2011

SavingStar’s eCoupons are totally paperless coupons. Use your card when you checkout and the money is added to your SavingStar account. Once your SavingStar account reaches $5 in savings, you can pick your payout from a bank account deposit, a PayPal account deposit, an Amazon gift card, or a donation to charity.

Paperless 76

Paperless T-Mobile Saving Bank 76

For the Mommas

JULY 4, 2011

SavingStar’s eCoupons are totally paperless coupons. Use your card when you checkout and the money is added to your SavingStar account. Once your SavingStar account reaches $5 in savings, you can pick your payout from a bank account deposit, a PayPal account deposit, an Amazon gift card, or a donation to charity.

Paperless 67

Paperless T-Mobile Saving Bank 67