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10 Ways To Make Your Home A Zero-Waste Facility

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most of us by now have heard the phrase “ zero-waste ,” especially when referring to manufacturing facilities or even restaurants. Glass or metal can last a lifetime should you wish to reuse either one and are better recycling material than plastic is. Cardboard boxes can be used over and over again before needing to be recycled.

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Cardboard Christmas Tree

Family Balance Sheet

The idea for the Cardboard Christmas Tree using recycled packing boxes was in the latest issue of Disney Family Fun Magazine and it caught my eye because of the pileup in my garage. And when the holidays are a memory, I'll send the trees along with the recycling truck. See below picture for reference.).

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How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have never attempted to make your own clothes before, or if you have little or no sewing skills, finding some good reference materials is a great place to start. A handy reference should have many clear pictures and easy-to-follow instructions in order to be of use to you. Use Recycled Fabrics.

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Rechargeable vs. Disposable Batteries – Which is Greener and Cheaper?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When they run out of charge, they have to be thrown away, giving rise to them being referred to as disposable batteries. They need to be taken to a special battery recycling center where they are disposed of carefully and safely. . The common alkaline battery is a single use power source.

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Donate Your Old Denim & Save 20% At American Eagle

Saving Everyday

from Blue To Green denim recycling program this fall. Share This Post With Friends & Family or Print It For Easy Reference. American Eagle is partnering with Cotton. Click HERE to find a store near you and HERE to find participating college campuses.

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RecycleBank: Free McDonald’s Oatmeal Coupon and More!

Couponing 101

Refer your Friends (10 pts per friend). RecycleBank is a curbside pickup recycling program that lets you earn points for recycling. If you’re a member and have no points, here are some free and easy ways to earn points: Play the Green Your Vacation Game (65+ pts). Take the P&G Pampers Learn & Earn Quiz (25 pts).

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RecycleBank: FREE McDonald’s McCafe Latte or Oatmeal

Couponing 101

Refer your Friends (10 pts per friend). RecycleBank is a curbside pickup recycling program that lets you earn points for recycling. If you’re a member and have no points, here are some free and easy ways to earn points: Watch the short video and play the Naked Juice Game (30 pts). Take the P&G Future Friendly Quiz (25 pts).