Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Many energy companies also now offer a ‘green energy plan’ This means that if you switch to this service, most of your energy will be sourced from renewable sources. You may even find that it works out cheaper than your current energy supplier! This ranges from plastic bottles, to tin cans and even your old junk!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

Keep tabs on your paper consumption and monitor how electronic communication can be used instead. Look for ways of upgrading and monitoring your recycling facilities so that you know you’re getting the most out of them. Reduce the amount of waste you consume and make your property more energy efficient through insulation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

You can find lots of recipes online for your own cleaning products such as vinegar for floors and windows and for more reasons to make your own check out this post. 2.) Use up all your food and reduce waste. Often you can find used versions that are near new having only been used a handful of times.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 13, 2015

The Crafting Chicks offer an ingenious way to recycle egg cartons in this Easter basket idea. Kids will love opening it up to find their surprise. Let Grass Grow in Your Easter Basket. Grow your own basket greenery (instead of buying the bagged stuff) with this idea from Zakka Life.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Hopefully these tips can help you not only help the environment, but also help you save your cash, which is always welcomed! Recycle – Of course you probably already know about this tip, and may have a recycling bin in your home. But there are other ways to recycle products, too. 10 Frugal Tips for Earth Day.

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