Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 20, 2013

Recyclemania – First week of February – RecycleMania is a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for college and university recycling programs to promote waste reduction activities to their campus communities. America Recycles Day – Mid-November – Encourages everyone to start recycling.

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Fair-Trade Education September October 186

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 27, 2013

When you plan a staycation, you are not only saving money but quite possibly your sanity as well! Make a Tower of Pisa using recycled materials such as cereal boxes and shoes boxes. Why not learn a few new Italian words this week as well or play a backyard game of bocce ball? Go to Egypt! Visit Australia! Head to Mexico!

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Vacation Backyard Kangaroos Ice Cream 61

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

2. On the Weekends: Take advantage of your surroundings by signing up for annual museum and zoo memberships. Consider wrapping presents in recycled paper and let your kids decorate the outside! Saving Everyday : Provides you with the resources to live well on less. 8. In Your Community: Make use of the public library.

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Giveaway Pizza Kids and Family Video Games 78