Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Preserve Some of Your Food. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food. Nor is it healthy.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2012

In a similar way, buying organic local produce from farmers’ markets will cut down on the food miles and CO 2 emissions. Buying from farmers’ markets also means fresher food that’s pretty much straight from the field onto your plate! Where possible, try to avoid gifts that use batteries. Done tactfully and with care, re?gifting

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Green Christmas Recycle Recycled 203

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. I use flannel hankies during sniffle season. I have been using a Silpat Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat for years.

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Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

I do most of my shopping at Giant Foods and they just started offering the grocery delivery or pick up. They used 22 plastic bags to bag 31 items. ” I know that I can recycle the bags, but it seemed wasteful to me and I have to think about whether I’ll do the service again. We’re fairly new to camping.

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Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The first is to recycle leftover food, grass cuttings, and fallen leaves that might ordinarily end up in a landfill. The second is supplementary to the first–you use the compost as fertilizer. There are many ways to store the compost until it’s ready to use. It’ll be easy to turn and use.

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Compost Composting Homeowner Insurance Bricks 127