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

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 Think about it, how often do you throw away ‘out of date’ products or toss scraps into the trash from your plate?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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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. Better than anything store bought, and, if you watch what you throw in that bin, is an organic alternative to any fertilizer or plant food you can buy at the store.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Many of these activities are still available today, and you can take advantage of them with your family. Go build a treehouse in the backyard or teach your kids how to bake. There are a million hacks on how to clean various surfaces in your home using them; all you have to do is research. I do an audit every week.

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