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. Coffee can.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do with plastic grocery bags to give them a second life. You can even save a few plastic grocery bags and reuse them at your local farmer’s market or grocery store. Recycle If none of these circumstances apply to you, you can always recycle your grocery bags.

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Reuse Groceries Grocery Recycle 272

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Candy alone can be a big bite if you get lots of trick or treaters and give out chocolate. We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Like me, buy them used and then reuse them each year. What are the typical essentials?

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 10, 2024

I find that doing things more simply when I'm away from home both gives my skin a break when I'm also getting more exercise, so I am not dealing with extra breakouts, and I don't have to keep track of so many things that I'm scrambling to fit it all back in a bag when I have to pack up to go home.

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Lighting Travel Makeup Home 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Do they recycle? Do they use recycled products? Recycle, recycle, recycle. If you have items you aren’t using, recycle them or give them to someone who can reuse them. Also, be sure to buy recycled products like toilet paper. Give green gifts. If you aren’t sure, ask.

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Consumer Recycle Recycled Recycling 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free. Reuse and recycle – consumerism has taught us to throw away anything that is broken or that we no longer want or need. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales.

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At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 10, 2011

But first you need to have points through Recycle Bank (I’ll tell you how below). Cereal on sale for $2.99/box. If you are new to Recycle Bank , here is how you can get at least 90 points to print your Kashi coupon (hit the back browser to print it twice): 1. Sign up at Recycle Bank. This week, Target has Kashi Go Lean!

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Kashi Cereal Target Recycle 61