We recently noticed an interesting article about a company making toilet paper out of recycled sugar cane stalks. It said recycled toilet paper is more expensive than the stuff made straight from trees ("because the carbon footprint is huge") which got us
Finance
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Motoring
Petrol prices at the pump are at record prices so the oily rag team have been delving into the archives to find the best oily rag motoring tips.
Leftovers and Recycling
Oily raggers are not the sort of people to let anything go to waste. It is no surprise that they have lots of ideas to make the most of what others throw out. Here are some suggestions from readers.
Frugality Flourishes in Christchurch
Christchurch has had its fair share of troubles lately, but it seems living off the smell of an oily rag is seeing people through the tough times. This week we feature tips from Cantabrians, and throw in a few tips received from one of our Australian read
Interest Rates and Big Fat Lazy Costs
K Silvester from Morrinsville has a simple tip for those finding it hard tosave money. "Try this to end up with $1,368 in 1 year.
Hunters, Bargain Buyers and Shopping Grumps
The staff in the oily rag community projects department have not seen a lot of sunlight lately. They have been busy night and day collecting an analysing the latest survey data about the psychology of oily rag shoppers.
Falling Temperatures, Rising Electricity Costs
The winter chill has arrived. With temperatures dropping and electricity bills rising, it's timely to remind readers about the many ways to save electricity costs. Fortunately there is no shortage of ideas from readers.
Scientific Discovery for Frugal Families
The oily rag community is electric with their latest scientific discovery. Some say it is the most far-reaching discovery of the new millennium. No it's not the discovery of the God Particle in a tunnel in France and Switzerland that has everyone excited
Simple Recipes for Easy to Grow Vegetables
When belt tightening and frugal living combine the result is a coast to coast patch work of oily rag gardens across the nation. Having your own garden is the best way to cut the food budget, and it's so easy - and the vegetables seem to taste a whole lot
Money Saving Tips From Frugal Readers
Frugal living is thriving, and the mail bags have been overflowing with creative ways to keep more dollars in your pockets and purse.