I’ve written before about reducing non-biodegradable waste but I’ve got another few suggestions that can help to reduce the amount of trash that sits in landfills.
1. First, let me say that recycling is great but you can make even more of a difference by purchasing products made from recycled materials. By doing so, you reduce the amount of raw materials consumed and in turn help the planet.
2. Use reusable containers if you pack your own lunch for work. I’m no expert but I know that those plastic sandwhich baggies can add up quick in the ground so opt for something you can washout and reuse. If you do use the baggies, a quick rinse and dry is an easy way to cut consumption. It’ll save you money too.
3. When using a public restroom, use less paper from the paper towel dispenser. This is easy. If you’d normally press the lever 5 times, just try 4. I’ve recently done this and haven’t noticed any difference when drying my hands.
These are just a few things I’ve done recently in an effort to help. I hope you too can join in.
Remember it’s the little things that add up to help us all.
After watching So I Married An Axe Murderer, which on a side note is a phenomenal movie, I realized that the Juicer, was an absolutely ridiculous invention. Everyone, I’m sure, remembers these things. You’d cut up your favorite fruits and vegetables and jam into this machine, which would then extract a pukey looking beverage which you were supposed to drink. The best part was the infomercials. Without fail, the commercials would attempt to make these devices seem like they made absolutely no noise. On the contrary, if you’ve ever experienced the workings of these device, it was the equivalent of shredding a car in your kitchen. It’s really quite hilarious to watch someone use one. There was also some of the pulp that always made it into the glass which is just plain disgusting. My aunt had bought one and I had always asked, why not just eat the fruit and vegetables. Not only do you get the juice but you get physical food portion too.
Now onto the Salad Shooter, which I’m sad to say, is sitting in our kitchen cabinets right now. My mother bought one of these nightmare devices well over a decade ago and we’ve used it a whopping four times. I decided to give this gem a whirl one day and was sorely disappointed. The cleaning time alone on this device was enough for me to not want to use it again. I prefer the manual Mandoline over the Salad Shooter any day. The plus side on this device is that it’s damn near impossible to chop your fingers up but that’s half the challenge of cooking.
Anyone else have any other ridiculous devices?