Little things do add up, I believe. I didn't make any New Year's resolutions this year. Don't remember that I did last year either. One of the things we have tried to do though is be more mindful of the waste we generate here. I can't say that we've done anything unique or monumental, but we have implemented a few things.Cloth napkins. In keeping with our little-bit-of-everything theme for kitchenware and dishes, I purchased a bunch of cloth napkins. Different patterns, different colors... I don't iron them or fold them fancy. Just wash them and put them back in the basket. They get washed with my towels; no extra load of laundry needed. No more paper napkins being thrown away everyday.
Shopping bags. Plastic bags clutter the earth, they clutter the house...they last forever. I now own a varied collection of shopping bags that live in my trunk. I've found it's really not a big deal to use these when I go shopping. It hasn't totally eliminated the plastic bags, but it has made a drastic difference.
Compost. We have a compost pile in the back yard. We have actually had this for quite awhile. It just doesn't feel right to throw an apple peel in the trash anymore.
Like I said, none of these things is major. There have been weeks though when we didn't even need to put out the garbage for pick up. The little things do make a difference.
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about the napkins- when we were at grandma and grandpa's and using paper napkins, at first I was like 'what?', so you'll be happy to know that you have broken me of my cloth napkin fear, though big fancy restaurants are still scary.
don't you just love your huge shopping bag with french all over it!? :)
and with the compost - i totally agree, when i'm at elenas or somewhere other than here, i think 'ok, where's the compost bucket for me to put this apple core in?' or whatever. :)
(p.s. i'll have you know that i'm commenting on your blog, so at least someone loves you :)
Some things feel a little weird when you first make the change but it's interesting how soon they seem normal. What's taken me awhile to get over is using something other than paper towels for cleanups. There's the whole what if it stains factor that's surprisingly hard to break.
You're absolutely right, Luna. Some things do seem weird at first. The stain factor is a big mental leap. I was the same way with the napkins at first. If we use them, they'll get dirty! But, duh, we can wash them. :-) And yes, those rags may get stained. Hmm....the end of the world? I think not.
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