Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

While many of us want to live more sustainably, it can be difficult to make the switch suddenly. These make great shopping bags, and you won’t have to buy new bags. However, it makes sense to look for used items before you go buy new. Six Ways to Reuse Your Plastic Grocery Bags 7 Ways to Go Green for Under $7.00

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

You might even luck out and find one listed on Freecycle or in your local paper’s classified ad section. Another tip is to check your local shops in the off-season, as now and then you will come across a good sale when a store is needing to clear out existing inventory to make room for new product.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Container Garden Ideas As you create your container garden, think of the items that you might be able to reuse. They can be found around your house, or found at yard sales or via freecycling. Also, make sure that you pay attention to the drainage situation. What ideas do you have for reusing items in your gardening efforts?

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