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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Two liter soda bottles.

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5 Easy Ways to Save Money in the Kitchen

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Because they can be washed and reused they are much cheaper in the long run. If you have talent with a sewing machine, you can even make them look nice. Reuse Bags You can save a little money by reusing your plastic storage bags. Baking soda and vinegar mixed together makes a good cleaner for kitchens and bathrooms.

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Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money

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Using just bi-carb soda and vinegar there are a range of things you can do from cleaning the bathroom right through to the oven. 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. Learn to reduce, reuse recycle everything.