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. Organic cotton disposables from Huggies. Paper shredders.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2012

You’ve seen the ads on television, in magazines, an at the mall. “ Be more “ Eco-Friendly ” by picking up one of our 100% recycled-plastic doo-dads! Love the Earth ” by replacing your t-shirts with new designer-brand organic cotton ones! It’s about reducing, reusing, repurposing, recycling, and regifting – not shopping.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Pay attention to expiration dates by organizing your pantry and freezer so that the oldest food is in front. Instead of paying for television programming, view free TV or cheap movies on Netflix (or maybe even read a real book!). A good deal on a big bag of fresh lettuce isn’t thrifty if you can’t use it up before it rots.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

With chunky, go-anywhere tires and a detachable rear trailer, little farmers can harvest and haul the freshest organic produce their imaginations can grow. Packaged using recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks. No BPA, phthalates, or PVC. Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Recommended for ages 1 and up.

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