Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Sometimes reaching for disposable paper products seems easier, but it doesn't take much more effort to use products that are re-usable or recycled. You save money and resources. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. Let us know in the comments.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

According to Wikipedia, “sustainable living is a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual’s or society’s use of the earth’s natural resources” Lester R. The three acknowledged pillars of sustainability are Social, Environment and Economic. Why is sustainable living necessary?

Economical 207

Economical Consumerism Green Reuse 207

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

With so much turmoil and unease in the world today – political, social/economical, technological, environmental, etc. It’s important for even the youngest children to have an understanding of sustainable energy sources and the knowledge to conserve our limited natural resources. And vice versa!)

Thrifty 189

Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 20, 2013

Recyclemania – First week of February – RecycleMania is a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for college and university recycling programs to promote waste reduction activities to their campus communities. America Recycles Day – Mid-November – Encourages everyone to start recycling.

Fair-Trade 186

Fair-Trade Education September October 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2013

As far back as 1978 (Future Trends Which Will Influence Waste Disposal by Abel Wolman) Wolman noted that: “If it is true, as some insist, that solid waste may be a resource disguised as a nuisance, then supplementary aids for its successful continuous recovery must be discovered.”. Background. Their conclusion? “So ArchTrashOlogists, Inc.

Economical 188

Economical Recycle Recycled Recycling 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

I often go out of my way to be eco-friendly: I always remember my reusable shopping bags, I sort my own recyclables, and I even refuse to buy makeup products that include environmentally (and dermatologically) deleterious chemicals like parabens. The fewer natural resources you consume, the better the payment option becomes.

Paper 100

Paper Credit Cards United States Green 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Come up with an ongoing system of sorting things into different categories that include items to be recycled, disposed of, donated, or sold. If you have enough financial resources available, you can hire professionals or resourceful consultants to help with some of the tasks that may be weighing you down and affecting your routine.

Mom 52

Mom Organic Organization Kids and Family 52