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. Plastic trash bags.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Couponing 101

MARCH 19, 2019

On top of saving yourself some money, upcycling also benefits the planet by keeping things out of ever-growing landfills. It’s always better to reuse than recycle! You can paint and decorate it to fit your decor exactly, rather than hunt around for a store-bought design that kind of works. Mirrored Bottle Centerpiece.

Flowers and Plants 72

Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled Recycling 72

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

One of the more interesting ways to garden is to grow items in containers. You might be surprised at the types of plants you can grow in a container garden. Container gardening can be a great way to grow your own food, improving your self-reliance and living more sustainably. Plant your little seeds in the bottom part.

Reuse 228

Reuse Gardening Garden Plants 228