Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

Because the production of food has such a large carbon footprint, learning to eat sustainably is a great way to limit your impact on the earth. Here are some things we have learned that you too can put into practice in your household. Reduce Waste. Millions of tones of food are thrown away in western countries every year.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2014

Growing up, I remember my mom always sending me out to the composting bin with a bucket full of (what I thought was) gross bits and pieces of food waste. Composting attracts bees, worms, and other bugs which help your garden thrive. Composting is a great way to help your plants grow. Do you compost? .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Here’s some top ideas to save you money and ease your conscience: Waste Less Food. It’s amazing how much food we waste in the Western world. Think about it, how often do you throw away ‘out of date’ products or toss scraps into the trash from your plate? Use Less Energy.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Minimize Food Waste I’m going to tell you something that will break your heart: In the US, people waste about 80 million tons of food each year We throw away more than $444 billion worth of food every year Meanwhile, 10% of the world’s population goes to bed hungry or starving.

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