Food Growing How To Reuse 
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. Plastic trash bags.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 17, 2011
Read food labels – we have become dependant on processed foods in our busy lives but in the process have lost much of the nutrition of the food. Processed food uses vast amounts of energy in its production, making it an unsustainable commodity. So, how do you try to live sustainable?
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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 Think about it, how often do you throw away ‘out of date’ products or toss scraps into the trash from your plate? How to Save Money at the Supermarket.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 24, 2015
I’m starting to grow an indoor herb garden, but I also want to be able to grow certain vegetables, even though I’m in an apartment. Our apartment has a balcony and I’ve been formulating a plan for growing a few things when spring comes around. This is where the balcony container garden comes in handy.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 6, 2014
The old phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” is crucial when it comes to small, and inexpensive, ways of going green. For example, rather than purchase water in plastic bottles, invest in a faucet-mount water filter that retails for less than $40 and reuse glass juice and milk bottles. Start Small. Money Tips'
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 16, 2013
If you want to improve your health and your sustainability, one of the best ways is to grow a garden. Caring for a garden offers opportunities for exercise outside, and it allows for you to ensure that the food you eat is responsibly grown. Grow Easy Items First. Get Growing' Other Things to Keep in Mind.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 23, 2011
You will find the healthiest and freshest food items there. Plus by buying local, you are cutting down on the carbon emissions produced by food transportation. If you have items you aren’t using, recycle them or give them to someone who can reuse them. Support your local organic farmers. Eat a plant based diet.
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