Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2014

Kids can be recycling pros and turn trash into cash for their schools through a new campaign with snack time favorite Entenmann’s Little Bites to create a fully recyclable lunch! Entenmann’s Little Bites “Recycle…Reuse…Replenish” Fully Recyclable Lunch Tips: Recycle. Have any leftovers from lunch?

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Recycled Can Cutlery Holder. Such a cute way to reuse toilet paper rolls (or even paper towel rolls if you have longer cords). A nice way to keep those bulk foods you buy (to save money of course!) Definitely an inspirational way to reuse Tic Tac containers, I would never have thought of it! Tissue Box Yarn Holders.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

Everything in that lunch bag can be washed and reused or at least an be dealt with in an environmentally-friendly manner. For example, most leftover food scraps can even be composted ( other than meat, of course ) so they can be brought home if a school or workplace doesn’t do composting. It’s quite simple, really.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower. Containers.

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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. Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

2.) Use up all your food and reduce waste. It seems the more affluent a society becomes the happier we are to throw away food. are throwing away one fifth of the food we buy each year. Considering many people I know spend on average $150+ a week on food that would mean they are throwing away $1560 worth of food.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2019

The author, Bea Johnson, chronicles her journey of zero waste living through 5 Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot. She made me think a lot about things I can do to reduce unnecessary waste in my life and home from changing how I grocery shop to rethinking one-use plastics and other non-recyclables that I encounter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Most people will read this, and think “yeah, there are a lot of ways to save money on food…” While there are many good tips about how to save on your groceries that’s not the only place where we spend too much money in the kitchen. Because they can be washed and reused they are much cheaper in the long run.

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Saving Money Kitchen Money Reuse 202

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. Larger Changes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Use recycled toilet pape r. By switching to recycled toilet paper you can help save 1 million trees a year and 1.35 They can be thrown in the wash and reused again for next time. A fridge will protect your food from spoiling at a temperature between 38 and 42 degrees F. Recycle and reuse.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Do they recycle? Do they use recycled products? 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. Recycle, recycle, recycle. Also, be sure to buy recycled products like toilet paper.

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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. Instead of pouring your money straight into the trash, try to make a conscious effort to only buy the food that you will actually use. It’s both wasteful and costly!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Use up your food. No one likes second hand food, but if you fix it differently the second time around it can still be appetizing. With fresh food – buy only what you can eat before it goes bad. Pay attention to expiration dates by organizing your pantry and freezer so that the oldest food is in front.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2015

Simply put: the best way to save up to 90% off the retail value of just about everything from food, entertainment, shopping, and that brazilian sugar wax you want, is to check out websites like Groupon. Below are some great ways to save, stay sustainable, and stretch your budget a little bit further. Paperless Coupons. Want to save a tree?

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Seven Ways to Save Money at Fast Food Restaurants by Thrifty Jinxy. Budget Organic – How to Spend Less for Organic Foods by Jinxy Knows Best. Budget Organic – How to Spend Less for Organic Foods by Jinxy Knows Best. How To Save Money on Gluten-Free Foods by Pays2Save. by Thrifty Jinxy. Frugal Tip | Wait & See….

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2012

Eat a nutritional diet, limit processed foods which are just full of empty calories, and drink plenty of water every day. 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. By focusing on what you have, you lessen the negative effect of feeling the lack of confidence. Look after yourself. 10 Easy Ways to Save Money.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Seven Ways to Save Money at Fast Food Restaurants by Thrifty Jinxy. Budget Organic – How to Spend Less for Organic Foods by Jinxy Knows Best. Budget Organic – How to Spend Less for Organic Foods by Jinxy Knows Best. How To Save Money on Gluten-Free Foods by Pays2Save. by Thrifty Jinxy. Frugal Tip | Wait & See….

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

Opening the oven door to check on food too often will use up heat so limit the number of times that you do this. Also, by cutting food into smaller pieces before cooking you can potentially reduce cooking times. Related posts: 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. 5 Ways to NOT Save Energy.

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Bills Appliances Home and Garden Green 224

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

And while there are many individuals and groups working to make that a reality, it’s a rather difficult achievement because of the way we have set our society up to be one of convenience and disposability rather than reuse. Reuse Everything Glass jars make great water bottles at home. Where I live, nearly anything can be recycled.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

If you really want to send out paper invitations, use recycled or handmade paper and use a single sheet. Choose decorations that can be reused or that are made of natural materials and so can be recycled in the garden or compost. If you really need non-breakables, look for the clear polymer drinkware that is 100% recyclable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2013

The argument in favor of paper towels includes the fact that many brands are now made from recycled paper waste , which is good for the environment. Firstly, cleaning rags are a great way to recycle and reuse worn-out clothes, nappies, towels and other cloth products. Go Green'

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