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Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ny taking your own bags, reusing plastic bags you already have or even sewing some fabric bags from old t-shirts and things you can save a lot. As for water take shorter showers and reuse water where possible, such as collecting the water from your shower to water the lawn. 8.) Grow your own produce.

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How to Control Garden Weeds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I now spend a good portion of my free time pulling weeds and trying my best to prevent them from coming back again. These things may seem quite simple, but they are effective and will make your life a lot less challenging when the weeds start to sprout up each year. How do you control weeds in your garden? Get Growing'

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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So, instead of using resources for plastic water bottles, we all have our own BPA-free water bottles that we can refill. This simple switch can save you money and green your lifestyle a little more. Even if you don’t have a lot of room, you can grow a container garden. Replace Some of Your Light Bulbs.

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