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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It saves them money, as well as saving the planet! 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 Bring Your Own Grocery Bags. You might be surprised at what you can get.

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Canning CAN Be Cheap!

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Well, you know the saying… ask and ye shall receive! 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. Canning lids are extremely cheap and well worth the investment to purchase new.

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Ways To Reuse Old Items For Your Container Garden

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You can plant your seedling in a container as well, without removing it from the eggshell. 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 do you use for container gardening?

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