Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2019

The author, Bea Johnson, chronicles her journey of zero waste living through 5 Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot. She made me think a lot about things I can do to reduce unnecessary waste in my life and home from changing how I grocery shop to rethinking one-use plastics and other non-recyclables that I encounter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

4.) Using your own shopping bags can save 10cents or more when shopping. Many shops now charge you for bags which can be anywhere from 10cents to $1 a bag. Ny taking your own bags, reusing plastic bags you already have or even sewing some fabric bags from old t-shirts and things you can save a lot.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 10, 2024

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. Disclaimer: Support Shereen Travels Cheap by using the links in my posts to shop. What's your biggest struggle when trying to pare down on your toiletries?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Shop with a List. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week. Here are 7 ways you can reduce household waste (and maybe even save a little money): 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Below is a list of things I (or hubby) have personally saved and reused. Shopping bags are reused as carry alls for gifts and travel needs. Decorated bags (such as those you put gifts in) are just reused for gift giving. 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. Containers. We save boxes to ship items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2015

You can still shop, do home improvements, and go out for a meal. Finding ways to shop smart is easier in the current climate thanks to coupon codes, online vouchers, promo codes and deep savings in coupon apps. Environmentally Safe Shopping. It’s hard to “Go Green” and consciously shop for fashion.

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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

MAY 14, 2012

Be more “ Eco-Friendly ” by picking up one of our 100% recycled-plastic doo-dads! It’s about reducing, reusing, repurposing, recycling, and regifting – not shopping. We all need to shop and purchase items once in a while; it’s to be expected. You’ve seen the ads on television, in magazines, an at the mall. “

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Shop at eco-friendly businesses. 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. Dress eco-friendly.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free. Reuse and recycle – consumerism has taught us to throw away anything that is broken or that we no longer want or need. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2013

Everyone loves to go shopping, but that often leads to horrific disasters like the one a few months ago in a Bangladesh garment factory. The same glasses would have cost me a small fortune down at the local eyeglasses shop. 10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle/Reuse Budgets and Your Shoes Ways to Beat Lifestyle Inflation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Get some shoe polish and shine up those old shoes, take them to a shoe repair shop to have the re-heeled or soled if they are worn down. This used to be a common occurrence with a shoe repair shop on every main street. Take care of your wardrobe to keep it looking work and wear worthy. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

It’s easy to use your car to “just pop to the shops”, however by doing this, you’re creating unnecessary Co2 and wasting money on fuel. You can get some great regular updates on reusing and recycling at this money saving blog. You may even find that it works out cheaper than your current energy supplier!

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Coupon FAQ’s – How to Price Match When Shopping for Extra Savings by Two Kids & A Coupon. Frugal Tip | Go Shopping As Little As Possible. How to Remove Ink from Plastic Containers – Reuse Your Containers by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. 21 Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags – Plastic Recycling by Sweet Pennies From Heaven.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Coupon FAQ’s – How to Price Match When Shopping for Extra Savings by Two Kids & A Coupon. Frugal Tip | Go Shopping As Little As Possible. How to Remove Ink from Plastic Containers – Reuse Your Containers by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. 21 Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags – Plastic Recycling by Sweet Pennies From Heaven.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

Shop around. Related posts: 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. This will collect rainwater from the roof, which you can use to do tasks such as watering the garden and washing the car. Under normal circumstances, this water would only be wasted so you might as well put it to good use! Money Management.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

And while there are many individuals and groups working to make that a reality, it’s a rather difficult achievement because of the way we have set our society up to be one of convenience and disposability rather than reuse. Pick up some reusable containers and shop in bulk for everything possible. What kinds of things have you tried?

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Kits include 2 Shains recycled bracelets , 75 letters, 10 numbers and 15 icons to express how you feel about your BFF. . Product includes 4 figurines of Spongebob, Patrick, Sandy and an ice-cream man, along with a ferris wheel, ice cream shop and other park amusements. . Product Name: nanoblock Violin. Product Price: $14.99.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 21, 2011

A better option to use is recyclable batteries. Recyclable batteries are much greener to produce and they can last for many years. Be sure to dispose of recyclable batteries properly. Related posts: 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales. 10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle/Reuse.

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