Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Coffee can.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

There are well-made reusable and washable containers, bags, drink holders, and even straws sold at places like Reuseit.com. Everything in that lunch bag can be washed and reused or at least an be dealt with in an environmentally-friendly manner. Just stop using disposables. It’s quite simple, really. It’s quite simple, really.

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Lunch Lunches Reuse Compost 201

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2019

The author, Bea Johnson, chronicles her journey of zero waste living through 5 Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot. She made me think a lot about things I can do to reduce unnecessary waste in my life and home from changing how I grocery shop to rethinking one-use plastics and other non-recyclables that I encounter.

2019 100

2019 Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

We have a few made out of stainless steel that keep our drinks cold and are very durable. Use recycled toilet pape r. By switching to recycled toilet paper you can help save 1 million trees a year and 1.35 They can be thrown in the wash and reused again for next time. Recycle and reuse. They even dust well.

Making 196

Making Reuse Recycle Recycled 196

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2012

Eat a nutritional diet, limit processed foods which are just full of empty calories, and drink plenty of water every day. 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. By focusing on what you have, you lessen the negative effect of feeling the lack of confidence. Look after yourself. 10 Easy Ways to Save Money.

Psychology 188

Psychology Gratitude Food and Drink Reuse 188