Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 14, 2015
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. Clothes pins.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Did you know you can collect the rainwater that falls on your roof and harvest it for reuse? More than just watering the garden and washing the car, it can be used for flushing toilets and even for the washing machine. LEDs are recyclable and don’t contain mercury, so it’s not just about saving energy with your bulb choice.
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Nicoles Nickels
APRIL 21, 2014
Kids can be recycling pros and turn trash into cash for their schools through a new campaign with snack time favorite Entenmann’s Little Bites to create a fully recyclable lunch! Entenmann’s Little Bites “Recycle…Reuse…Replenish” Fully Recyclable Lunch Tips: Recycle. Have any leftovers from lunch?
For the Mommas
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
These tricks will help you have the garden of your dreams while saving you time and money. Many tips offer solutions for recycling or reusing, so you don’t have to go broke to have a great garden this year! Download: Clever Gardening Tricks by Patricia Woodrow. Free Stuff Freebies Kindle Ebooks'
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 4, 2013
There are numerous items that can be used in a container garden. You can re-use newspapers and other items as garden mulch. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. You can do the same. Look for ways to re-use what you already have. Turn old towels into bags that can be taken to the grocery store.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 27, 2011
If you really want to send out paper invitations, use recycled or handmade paper and use a single sheet. Choose decorations that can be reused or that are made of natural materials and so can be recycled in the garden or compost. Consider using your own home or garden, where you can control the amount of power used.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 12, 2011
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. Learn to reduce, reuse recycle everything.
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