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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. You can reduce waste in general when you buy used.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Minimize Money Spent on Disposables Today, we spend a lot of money on disposable products such as paper towels, plastic water bottles, plastic wrap, and the like. Minimizing food waste also helps you save money. If I find food wasting away, I reduce how much of it I buy the following week.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I consoled myself with the thought that I rarely buy paper towels and use cloth napkins, so it all balances out. Also, growing our own food. Plus the animals seemed to always get our food before we could pick it! And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste. I make bone broth now!

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