Now, because I'm an old hippie, and remember the first earth day very well, our home (our planet) is important to me! Each year, we try to take on another affordable project to do less harm to the earth and our environment. I've been doing this since 1969, and making one change a year.
I'm not a fanatic, but it is important! Not so much for me, but for everything and everybody that will share the planet for years to come.
After almost 40 years, and so many new conveniences, it gets hard to choose that project. Like I said, I like those fast, easy new items that make life easier! We all get sucked into fast and quick these days!
This year, I finally took a very good look around my home and discovered just how many items that are made of plastic! I was totally shocked when I saw how much plastic that we use every day!
My project this year is to cut back my use of plastic! I'm going to take JD's tip and buy the produce plastic bags for storage and freezer bags. I'm also going to start making juice and such from frozen concentrate and using the same plastic pitchers over again (just like the old days). I'll either go back to having water delivered or try one of the filtering products on the market. Anything that I mindlessly tossed in the recycle bin or garbage will now get a second look!
There is something that we all forget. When we go for convenience, we do sacrifice cost! This basically makes those big businesses sort of govern us. Just something to think about! Most products can be packaged in glass, just like the old days. It's cheaper, but not as convenient, and it's recyclable!
All plastics are petroleum based, just like the gas we use in our homes and in our cars.
Anyone else have have green tips that will keep our earth safe and save us some money at the same time? You're more than welcome to chime in!
Maureen
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