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.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2013

Corporations and salespeople are in a hurry to capitalize on the whole “green” thing. Items never before considered green – such as enormous packages of bottled water – are now being labeled as such. Here are five things commonly found in stores under the “green” label: Single-serve coffee makers. Paper shredders.

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Consumerism Environmental Movement Green Reuse 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Apart from the obvious ones like cars and other vehicles, there is a plethora of tools, appliances, phones, watches, cameras, computers, toys and gadgets that are battery powered. Rechargeable batteries on the other hand, can be recharged and reused up to 500 times, extending their life considerably. I find that really annoying!

Recycle 202

Recycle Recycled Recycling Reuse 202

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Kits include 2 Shains recycled bracelets , 75 letters, 10 numbers and 15 icons to express how you feel about your BFF. . Purchase Information: Amazon.com , Toys”R”Us and specialty stores. Purchase Information: Toys R Us, Target, Walmart, Amazon. Purchase Information: Amazon, Toys R Us, Target, Walmart.

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2012 Holiday Gifts Auto Parts and Accessories 91