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Meet a Reader | Ginger from Texas

The Frugal Girl

Searching for information on food waste led me here. How did you get interested in saving money? Oregon is strong into recycling, reducing, and protecting the land. What’s an embarrassing money mistake you’ve made? I have put money into learning various ways to make money.

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How to Be Green and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In fact a lot of the things you can do to stay green actually save you money in the process. To me it’s a no brainer; be green and save money in the process… why wouldn’t you?! Here’s some top ideas to save you money and ease your conscience: Waste Less Food. it’s a senseless waste.

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Ways to Have a Green Christmas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are some things you can do to reduce your own carbon footprint this season and have a green Christmas: Recyclable Wrapping Paper. The amount of wrapping paper that this continent uses is absolutely disgusting, and it’s a complete waste of resources and money. Food Waste Doesn’t Have to Be Inevitable.

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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Our consumer-driven society is one that results in a great deal of waste. From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. This consumption of resources — and the waste it produces — is not sustainable. Preserve Some of Your Food. Nor is it healthy.

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New 180 Recyclebank points Available!

Saving Cents With Sense

There are 180 new Recycle bank points available! Tons of stuff gets wasted at lunch, and your money is just the start. Then head over and learn about food waste to get another 30 points. Learn what you can do about it at Recyclebank and earn 150 points! What is Recyclebank ?

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