Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2011

Did you know that Americans dispose more than 700 billion pounds of paper, plastic, glass, wood, food, metal, clothing, electronics, etc. Today, I am going to share with you 8 ways you can recycle, reduce, and reuse. Keep a supply of bags on hand in your car so that no matter when you stop at the store, you are prepared.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

These days most grocery stores no longer offer paper sacks, and if you have forgotten your reusable bags, you are probably going to go home with anywhere from one to two dozen little plastic sacks. You can often find these bags at your local grocery store for 99 cents or a dollar or two. Call to Action Do you reuse your grocery bags?

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Reuse Groceries Grocery Recycle 272

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

In many localities, it’s possible to find stores that allow you to bring your own packaging. You won’t need to make as many trips to the store if you make it a point to maintain what you already have. Turn old towels into bags that can be taken to the grocery store. When Buying Electronics, Choose Rechargeable Items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Because they can be washed and reused they are much cheaper in the long run. Reuse Bags You can save a little money by reusing your plastic storage bags. Granted when you go to the store, you are bombarded by dozens of options for keeping your kitchen counters clean. Just using a bag twice can help you save money.

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Saving Money Kitchen Money Reuse 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Below is a list of things I (or hubby) have personally saved and reused. Shopping bags are reused as carry alls for gifts and travel needs. Decorated bags (such as those you put gifts in) are just reused for gift giving. The stores want you to think you need a new one for each job, but you don’t. Containers.

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Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019

That being said, in-person thrift stores aren’t always ideal. The more we can all reduce and reuse clothes, the less waste will be added to the problem! ThredUP bills itself as the “largest online consignment & thrift store.” Thrift shopping is making a comeback and we are loving it!

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Thrifting Shopping Thrift Stores Consignment 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

And while there are many individuals and groups working to make that a reality, it’s a rather difficult achievement because of the way we have set our society up to be one of convenience and disposability rather than reuse. Reuse Everything Glass jars make great water bottles at home. Where I live, nearly anything can be recycled.

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