Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 11, 2011

Here are 5 ways you can do your part at work to improve the budget and limit your impact: Create a recycling program. Almost all kinds of office paper can be recycled. If your office doesn’t already recycle, contact your local recycling agency and find out what needs to be done to get started. Use recycled products.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2011

If you work out how much you’re spending on work lunches in the average work week, you might be surprised to know just how much money is being frittered away. You can save money by taking your own lunches to work and depending on what you’ve previously been grabbing in your lunch break, it might be a lot healthier too.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

We save and eagerly wait all year for our vacation and the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. It might seem so obvious, but a little planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you hoped for. Make a list of expenditures.

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APRIL 6, 2011

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? Oregon is strong into recycling, reducing, and protecting the land. I remember a shirt that I loved wearing with a caption about saving energy by turning off lights. I save money where I can to keep it frugal, like by using apps, coupons, value menus, etc.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We look forward all year to our summer vacation, so the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. How do you save money while on vacation?

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Tips to Recycle in the Bathroom & Repurpose Beauty Products. If you are like my family, you most likely recycle many products. We have a recycle bin in our kitchen – but I honestly haven’t thought about recycling in the bathroom have you? ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 28, 2011

An Earthship is a residential building made from recycled materials that often utilizes an unconventional shape or layout to take advantage of natural solar heating. Using an Earthship Layout to Save Money on Heating and Lighting. Related posts: Patience: A Saving Money Must. Five Great Money Saving Tips.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

The more of your hard earned money you can keep in your wallet, the more you have for things you need and want. Saving $100 is the same as making $100! I’m always looking for a new way to save money, so I love reading other people’s tips on how they save extra cash. by Koupon Krazed. Which is Better?

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Reusing not only helps us to sustain the environment for future generations and also reduces the amount of waste that will need to be recycled. Plus, by re-using items in your home, you’ll save money. Continue reading 10 Household Items That You Can Reuse at Save $$ | Hot Coupons & Deals | Weekly Ad Previews | Matchups.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 2, 2012

Earning from trash through recycling is a great way to earn some extra cash and help save the environment at the same time. Excess trash has been a common problem of all societies for decades, and recycling is a way to transform trash into something useful. A website called Recyclebank pays out coupons for recycling these items.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. Grocery Savings Tips by Mission To Save. 10 Tips To Saving Money at the Grocery Store by Koupon Krazed. Realistic Stockpiling Tips by Mission To Save. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. by Koupon Krazed. Name Brand or Generic?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

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. Many “ broken ” items can be recycled into craft projects to do with your children. Shredded paper can be put in compost piles.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

If you really want to send out paper invitations, use recycled or handmade paper and use a single sheet. Print them yourself to save money. Ask the guests to RSVP by phone or email to save paper and postage. Recyclable decorations could be dried or fresh flowers, decorations made out of recycled paper or fresh fruit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2013

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. Firstly, cleaning rags are a great way to recycle and reuse worn-out clothes, nappies, towels and other cloth products. Have you ever stopped to think if the convenience is worth the cost?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2020

If you’re keen to save money and protect the environment, you will no doubt already have much of the necessary jobs around the home done. LEDs are recyclable and don’t contain mercury, so it’s not just about saving energy with your bulb choice. Installing a heat source pump.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 23, 2012

So, now we know that you’ll definitely save money by buying rechargeable batteries instead of disposable ones but what about the environment ? They need to be taken to a special battery recycling center where they are disposed of carefully and safely. . Which of these types of batteries is the greener option? The Eco-Impact.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2012

We conserve water (and save money) during the summer. But when I took our recycling bins out to the curb this week, I noticed that there is still room for improvement. As a family, we try to be good stewards of our environment: We crossed 10 paper products off our grocery list and replaced them with reusable alternatives.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. When you do have to throw out batteries or electronics, find out where you can dispose of them in a way that allows for a level of recycling, and keeps chemicals from polluting the environment. Preserve Some of Your Food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Use Recycled Fabrics. Making your own clothes is definitely a great way to save money–and you can take penny-pinching to a whole new level by using recycled materials and fabrics to make clothes. Related posts: 8 Ways to Save Money on Clothes. How Much Money Can You Live Off Of?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 15, 2013

I view each month’s bill – whether it be from the water company, the electric utility, or the natural gas provider – as a way to gauge how well I am doing in my efforts to both conserve energy and save money. How much money do I get to keep in my bank account this month? Did I use less power than last month?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2012

So you’ll be doing your bit for the environment and saving money! Also look at the recycled content of the paper you’re buying to get the best deal for the environment, helping you to make Christmas that little bit greener. Don’t be drawn to glossy foil or metallic wrapping paper; it’s much harder to recycle than normal paper.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Most people are aware that going green not only saves the environment, it also saves money. The old phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” is crucial when it comes to small, and inexpensive, ways of going green. Many municipalities are starting to collect recycling along with garbage pickup. Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Reduce your carbon footprint – and save money at the same time. 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.

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Discount Coder UK

JULY 27, 2012

Or you can re-use, re-purpose and recycle everyday bits and bobs and trim the cost right back. Here’s my top 11 tips for saving money on the green stuff. You can spend a fortune on gardening. grow seeds in cardboard egg boxes. Because they retain moisture they do a great job forget weed killers. read more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

It goes without saying that taking the most direct route to work is most cost-effective, fuel-wise… but planning your commute to enable timely stops to the market or to pay bills on your way to or from work can save money as well. Does the organization you work for actively practice earth-friendly ways to save money and energy?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Saving Money. Have you ever considered saving money to be more “Green”? The simplest way to save money, and to help the environment is not purchase items that you don’t need. These help to save money and energy especially in cold weather seasons. Well actually it is.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Recycled Can Cutlery Holder. A nice way to keep those bulk foods you buy (to save money of course!) I like the idea of transforming items that I usually throw away into something useful. Plus, it helps reduce my waste , which is always a plus! Here are a ten crafts that I was definitely inspired by! Tissue Box Yarn Holders.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

By doing this you save money and over 53 million trees and 56 billion gallons of water a year. Use recycled toilet pape r. By switching to recycled toilet paper you can help save 1 million trees a year and 1.35 Limit the use of your car and you will save money and limit your carbon footprint.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2016

Many businesses have saved money and increased their business’s productivity by improving the solar light energy in their business or office. Recycle office items. Additionally, businesses can participate in cartridge recycling schemes to recycle used printer cartridges. Avoid purchasing disposable items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

Look for ways of upgrading and monitoring your recycling facilities so that you know you’re getting the most out of them. Recycle whatever you can and consider if you can use the garden to grow your own fruit and vegetables. Recycle whatever you can and consider if you can use the garden to grow your own fruit and vegetables.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2013

The gross over-consumption around the world is filling our landfills and recycling bins with unnecessary waste, both toxic and benign alike. A magazine swap cuts paper waste and saves money. You don’t mind reading “used” magazines, do you? What would you add to the list?

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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. You’ve seen the ads on television, in magazines, an at the mall. “ Go Green ” by purchasing this reusable bag!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2014

Elder Cottage offers a program where the home can be resold or recycled. As the elderly population increases, these alternatives to traditional homes or nursing homes offer families a way to stay close while also saving money, especially considering the cost of nursing home care. Have you ever tried multi-generational living?

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 13, 2011

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. It also looked like a great craft project for the kids.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 16, 2013

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. So, will you also save money if you opt for the greener choice? What do you think? Will the coexist? What do you prefer to read?

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