Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Here are some ways we recycled our moving waste: Creative Ways to Use the Excess Supply. Building a fort out of the boxes is another way to recycle and keep the kids entertained. We hauled all the excess out to recycling on our curbside recycling day. Wrapping paper. Practical Ways to Use the Excess. Sell the excess.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

There are many small simple changes we can make in our daily activities that have a huge impact on the planet. You can make your own or your can buy them for cheap. We make our own using a few simple ingredients of washing soda , soap flakes, and borax. Make sure to check for water leaks too with toilets and sinks.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. However, there are ways to safely and beautifully reuse/restore items such as beds, sofas, chairs and decorative pillows. How to make used furniture usable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Store food properly to make it last as long as possible.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Don’t buy, make. Mom’s black cape, some makeup and a piece of cardboard cut and painted black to make bats ears can make someone into Dracula. Re-purpose the used costume.

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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. Make compost at home!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2020

If you haven’t yet sorted the basics out, make a list of improvements and get working your way through them as your budget allows. But with our world changing so rapidly we could soon be encountering even greater costs to futureproof our homes and make the most of green resources. Harvesting your rainwater.

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Home Home and Garden Green Reuse 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 18, 2011

Reduce, reuse, recycle. But it should also mean making a few bucks here and there when opportunity arises. These online odd jobs won’t make you rich, but they are perfect for folks who don’t want to work hard but want extra monthly income. Microjobs. These pay $0.10 Online Naming. How successful have you been?

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Thrifty Making Money Reuse 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

Everything in that lunch bag can be washed and reused or at least an be dealt with in an environmentally-friendly manner. Think of all the plastic and paper that won’t need to be made and shipped only to then end up in our landfills, recycling centers, or in nature where it can negatively affect wildlife and even our drinking water.

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Lunch Lunches Reuse Compost 201

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Recycled Can Cutlery Holder. Such a cute way to reuse toilet paper rolls (or even paper towel rolls if you have longer cords). Plus, it makes everything look so much neater! Definitely an inspirational way to reuse Tic Tac containers, I would never have thought of it! This was an amazing find for me! Shopping Bags.

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Storage Reuse Phones Recycle 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2013

However, these advantages don’t necessarily make them a very green option, so let’s look at the green credentials of paper towel vs rags for household cleaning. The argument in favor of paper towels includes the fact that many brands are now made from recycled paper waste , which is good for the environment. Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

For example, you should at least have separate bins for recyclable and non-recyclable waste. When shopping, you need to be very keen on what you buy; have a plan before going to the store and make sure you only get the stuff you need. Recycling . If you cannot be able to reuse something, you should work on recycling it.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

10 Things We Love to Reuse. Fall in love with creative DIY reuse projects and earn up to 100 points. Make your next gameday party an eco-friendly win with tips from our slideshow, worth 10 points. Free Stuff Freebies recycle bank' Get a better defense.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Because they can be washed and reused they are much cheaper in the long run. You can even make your own dish towels out of old bath towels. If you have talent with a sewing machine, you can even make them look nice. Reuse Bags You can save a little money by reusing your plastic storage bags.

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Saving Money Kitchen Money Reuse 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower. Containers.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 10, 2024

It's a small thing, but doesn't make me hate washing my hands in my room anymore. I've tried multiple brands, but I really like Bite , because they work much better than others, taste better, and come in glass bottles that can be recycled or reused. At most, I'm out a small portion of product, and that can easily be replaced.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2013

Those machines use plastic coffee pods that are often labeled as being recyclable – but only if you fully wash them out, take them apart, and separate all the pieces… which we know no one is doing. These are no more green than just recycling that pile of paper. Want to really make a difference? Reuse and repurpose.

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Consumerism Environmental Movement Green Reuse 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Being aware and choosing to make better environmental choices are good ways to start turning things around for our planet. If you really want to send out paper invitations, use recycled or handmade paper and use a single sheet. If you really need non-breakables, look for the clear polymer drinkware that is 100% recyclable.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2019

Two things have happened recently that encouraged me to think about environmental changes I can make in my life. The author, Bea Johnson, chronicles her journey of zero waste living through 5 Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot. Plastic can damage our environment when it is not recycled.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Kylie Ofiu is the author of 365 Ways to Make Money. She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. 1.) Make your own cleaning products. Learn to reduce, reuse recycle everything. 2.) Use up all your food and reduce waste.

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Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Couponing 101

MARCH 19, 2019

Instead of spending $10 on a decorative storage jar at Hobby Lobby or Target, you can upcycle and make one at a fraction of the price. Even recycling has its environmental costs. It’s always better to reuse than recycle! Declutter desk and counter space by making this adorable wall-mounted vases.

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Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled Recycling 72

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Rechargeable batteries on the other hand, can be recharged and reused up to 500 times, extending their life considerably. They need to be taken to a special battery recycling center where they are disposed of carefully and safely. . They will lose between 8 and 20% of charge each year, whether they are used or not.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2014

The old phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” is crucial when it comes to small, and inexpensive, ways of going green. For example, rather than purchase water in plastic bottles, invest in a faucet-mount water filter that retails for less than $40 and reuse glass juice and milk bottles. Start Small. Larger Changes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

If you take care of what you already have, you won’t need to make as many purchases. You won’t need to make as many trips to the store if you make it a point to maintain what you already have. One of the best ways to reduce your waste, though, is to avoiding buying as much stuff in the first place.

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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. Shop at eco-friendly businesses. If you aren’t sure, ask.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2016

However, many small to medium size businesses that want to make a difference are unable to prioritise sustainability simply because the costs outweigh the benefits to them, as well as the difficulty for them to implement it into their business. Recycle office items. Make your business more print-savvy.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 26, 2014

We all hear it – “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. Recycling can often be easy but I love finding opportunities to Reuse. Obviously, an easy recyclable item, it can also be used to make many fun crafts and other clever ideas. A fun craft that my kids love is to make “binoculars” out of them. Take three rolls.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 17, 2020

Getting a little outdoor time can lift your spirits and make you feel more normal. You can even take it apart when you’re done to reuse the noodles. If you’ve been hitting your pantry hard, you probably have plenty of empty cans that are ready for recycling. Frisbee Tic-Tac-Toe via One Creative Mommy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2012

Be more “ Eco-Friendly ” by picking up one of our 100% recycled-plastic doo-dads! What a mess that would make, all in the name of going green! It’s about reducing, reusing, repurposing, recycling, and regifting – not shopping. How much energy is exerted to make the “green” version?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The good news is that many of the changes you can make will also save you money and may even help you live a healthier lifestyle. Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free. Involve the whole family in menu planning and meal preparation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2013

It can be hard to know what to buy and from whom, but lucky for us there are some companies making it easier by doing a lot of social good with the money you pay for their products. Along with that new pair of shoes, you may need some new sunglasses or even eyeglasses to make sure you can see your way to the beach. Warby Parker.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Dasani and the Coca-Cola Company have taken great steps towards making sure that the future of our planet is improved instead of depleted by working towards a bottle made entirely from plants! . Currently, Dasani’s completely recyclable PET bottle sources 30% of its materials from approved plant resources!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2013

According to Waste Management World : “Exporting waste illegally to poorer countries has become a vast and growing international business, as companies try to minimize the costs of new environmental laws that tax waste or require that it is recycled or otherwise disposed of in an environmentally responsible way”. Their conclusion? “So

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Thrift shopping is making a comeback and we are loving it! It’s a great way to clear space and make money. Oftentimes, you can make more on the sale than your originally spent! The more we can all reduce and reuse clothes, the less waste will be added to the problem! Turn Rags to Riches. Save the Planet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Luckily, there are so many easy things you can do to make your lifestyle greener without spending anything at all. Instead of pouring your money straight into the trash, try to make a conscious effort to only buy the food that you will actually use. It’s both wasteful and costly!

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Saving Money Money Green Grow Your Own 184

Couponing 101

MARCH 12, 2011

This family lives a Zero Waste lifestyle – meaning they REFUSE, reduce, reuse, and recycle almost everything. There are many areas I can make improvements in and I am already itching to get started!! I am in AWE. You can see an example of six months worth of trash in their home – it all fits in two hands.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2012

Confidence is linked to how you perceive yourself and can influence how others see you, making this is a really important area to work on. Make a list. Everyone has good qualities; make a list of the qualities you have that you admire. Fake it till you make it. 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse.

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