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Meet a Reader | Ginger from Texas

The Frugal Girl

My dad passed away in 2022 and my mom lives in Oregon. Oregon is strong into recycling, reducing, and protecting the land. There is not much convenient recycling. So, I don’t recycle like I did in Oregon and Washington State. I’m currently between houses, and I live in Amarillo, TX.

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The Green Option That Saves You Money: Paper Magazines vs Digital

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A thought provoking finding came out of a study conducted earlier this year at the University of Oregon by Arthur D. Magazines are usually printed on glossy or semi-glossy paper which is more costly to produce than newsprint and doesn’t break down as easily as newspaper does; it is also often not recyclable.

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Karen and Nicole’s Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway: Pet/Anyone

Nicoles Nickels

The origins of Mother Peach Caramels began in 1980 in a tidy home kitchen tucked away in the hills of Portland, Oregon. Napkins—in 6 cute designs—are made with 100% recycled materials. Product Price: from $3 for taster box to $22 for a 1 lb box. So you touch only the napkins you take, and take only what you use.

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