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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Two liter soda bottles.

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

Family Balance Sheet

I harvested Roma tomatoes from my one and only plant and made a big batch of my homemade roasted tomato sauce. FREE Shredding! I cleaned out a large filing cabinet and was stuck with a big box of documents that I didn’t feel comfortable just throwing in the recycle bin. My plan is to use the sauce for pizza.

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Thrifty gardening Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Tip # 1 – Go thrifty on seeds and plants. If you buy organic non-hybrid fruits or vegetables, you can save your seeds and plant them, year after year. Potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes and horseradish can all be propagated by taking a cutting from the tuber and planting it.” Trade for plants and seeds.

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Socially (And Earth Friendly) Responsible Beauty

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

A company offering mens and women’s skincare, haircare, henna and my favorite – and the reason I discovered them – nail polish, not only makes eco friendly, vegan and cruelty-free products, they also have a bold mission. Additionally, their plant runs on renewable energy and their packaging is also recyclable.

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My True Nature Scrubby Time Gift Set and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Our bottles are made from 100% FDA-APPROVED RECYCLED PET plastic. Our pumps, caps and bottles are all BPA free and manufactured in the USA. Plant-based, non-irritating cleansers, get your baby squeaky clean without irritating eyes or skin. 100% recycled and reusable plastic bottle. Not tested on animals.

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Recyclebank: Add 25 Points to Your Account

For the Mommas

Did you know that fully recyclable plastic bottles are now being made partially from plants? Recyclebank: 40 Free Points. Recyclebank is here to bring you the basics on the Dasani PlantBottle packaging in a brand new quiz worth 25 points. Check out all the new coupons that are available. Recyclebank Points | Add 15 Points.

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Tips for a Frugal and Eco-Friendly Spring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Re-use, recycle or re-sell. So instead of just dumping the lot, categorize your clutter into things that can be recycled, things that can be given away and things that can be sold on. It’s amazing the things that people will take off your hands, especially if it’s going free.

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