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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Empty vegetable cans.

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Six Ways to Reuse Your Plastic Grocery Bags

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do with plastic grocery bags to give them a second life. Recycle If none of these circumstances apply to you, you can always recycle your grocery bags. Many grocery stores will have a place where you can bring your plastic bags and leave them to be recycled.

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How to Have a Green Christmas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Look for toys that don’t need batteries or give books to children instead. Have a look for antiques and collectables to give as gifts – there’s less impact on the environment because they’re not new, and you can find some really interesting and original presents. Where possible, try to avoid gifts that use batteries. Plus, green.

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How to Become an Earth Friendly Consumer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Shop at eco-friendly businesses.

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Packing Light: Tips for Your Toiletry Bag

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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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Save up to 50% OFF Huge Selection of Green Toys

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If American made and giving green is your jam, then don’t miss this sale at Amazon! The super cool thing about items in the Green Toys line is that they are all made in the USA from 100 percent recycled milk jugs! Find more great Amazon Deals like cheap MP3 albums, grocery savings and toy sales.

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How to Be Green on Valentine’s Day

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are a few gift ideas that make a positive impact on the environment: Give organic local flowers. An option to use instead is giving locally grown houseplants. Give natural fragrances. Use recycled paper products. Make sure to give a card that is made out of recycled products.

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