More on Plastic

[hottoastermama]

For those who read the plastics article, thanks. The response was underwhelming, but I hope you are more aware of your plastic use at the least. My replies to some of the comments, no, this isn't a new topic but I think we tend to forget some of these big issues when a new big issue comes up and consumes the general media (global warming being

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[hottoastermama]

That would be a good place to try. Thanks!

[ragingcanary]

Sorry if I offended you. I grew up recycling. I evangelize about recycling to others. I've seen the horrors of not taking care of the environment, that part has been beaten into my head at a young age. When you live near delicate ecosystems it's part of the school curriculm. People should live their lives leaving as little a negative impact on the earth. All this goes beyond plastic, but you have to start somewhere

[hottoastermama]

Thanks about the diapers, but Anne is a tall Dutch baby, probably 15 to 16lbs now.

I knew what you meant in your comments, and I didn't mean to give the impression that I didn't care before or didn't do anything about recycling or other eco-friendly means of making a household. I just mean I could do more, a lot more.

I don't think we can just overhaul and change everything at once, so as for yogurt and other things it will be a phasing into something better. If I can make yogurt at a reasonable or cheaper cost, great. It's something I need to research and even check freecycle for yogurt making equipment first. So, one step at a time. One garage sale and freecycle check at a time for glass containers and other things to continue the change.

[inanna]

Wow... thank you for thinking we have some good thoughts. :)

i realize how much work we have to do to live a greener life... but we are so blessed to live in an area where we can recycle most of our waste. A family of 4 with many critters, we usually fill up and some a 96 gallon recycling container and a 96 gallon yard/food waste container every 2 weeks... but we only put one garbage bag in our garbage can. If this keeps up, i think we may be able to down-shift to the mini-can.

But i throw away too much... i waste too much. i am particularly bad with food waste. And that saddens me - it is something i need to change NOW.

i also need to sleep. Gods i hope the kids don't burn down the house, but i need a nap. :) So, if what i just wrote makes no sense... i am sorry. My brain literally JUST NOW turned to mush.

[hottoastermama]

Oh, we're not perfect, but you've put forth effort and concern, and have educated others, which is more than most of us have done.