Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

Just avoiding the big box stores can help you support your local economy, and encourage some level of sustainability. These are gifts that don’t require additional resources, and they can be personal and fun in nature. There are a number items now that are created from recycled materials, as well as other eco-friendly materials.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Less transport movements mean less carbon emissions and you’ll be supporting the local economy too. Lower the Impact of Christmas Lighting Excessive use of electricity drains the environment’s natural resources. Don’t be drawn to glossy foil or metallic wrapping paper; it’s much harder to recycle than normal paper.

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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. Gradually, though, we are becoming aware that there are limits to which humans can use the natural resources of our planet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Well, there are plenty of big things that you can do, like driving a hybrid, recycling whenever possible and powering your home with clean and renewable resources. Cleaner and more renewable energy sources are growing in today’s economy. Looking for ways that you can do your part to help save the environment?

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