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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Look for a consignment shop in town, visit Freecycle web site, or check the Classifieds before you go to the store to buy new. Six Ways to Reuse Your Plastic Grocery Bags 7 Ways to Go Green for Under $7.00 However, it makes sense to look for used items before you go buy new. You might be surprised at what you can get. Plant a Garden.

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Canning CAN Be Cheap!

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You might even luck out and find one listed on Freecycle or in your local paper’s classified ad section. That is because you should never reuse canning lids. Please do not put your health or the health of your family at risk by not processing your food using the appropriate equipment.

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Ways To Reuse Old Items For Your Container Garden

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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. What ideas do you have for reusing items in your gardening efforts? What do you use for container gardening? I must say it is hard for.

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