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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
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It's the little things right. My husband, a native of Boulder, Colorado, makes sure recycling is something we do. I am all for recycling and saving the planet. However, I have to tell you it is quite a commitment. Time, consistency. The main thing to me is having the stuff stacked up. I am a neat and tidy type so even a plastic water bottle sitting on the counter on its way out to the recycling bin in the garage can bother me. My inclination is to just put it in the trash and it's gone. I have to make myself think what step is most useful. Recycle or landfill.... We all know.
We all made a trip to our local recycling because not only do we recycle but my husband has taken the step to recycle at his work. There's commitment. I was in because I got lured with my seasonal favorite, a Hazalenu Latte - Starbucks, of course. :) The boys were thrilled to get to hit the recycling at a local Park. Interesting, everyone playing tennis, and then the rather large group of us on a Sunday afternoon recycling. Here are the little guys wanting to help Daddy and finally, to see just what happens once it goes in the recycling bin! :) Let me know, how do you reduce, reuse, recycle. May we live lightly. Anyone else going Green?! What change can you make today to make a difference tomorrow?
Warmly,
Carolina Mama
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We recycle absolutely EVERYthing. One thing that keeps the clutter down a little bit is a small bin in the pantry where things can go right away and then carry out to the garage and sort into their respective bins: cans, plastic, glass, newspapers, magazines, mixed paper, cardboard .......
The thing that drives me nuts is that after the kids rinse out cans or milk bottles, they leave them on the side of the sink to drain. Sometimes for DAYS -- or until I get tired of seeing them and drop them in the recycle bin myself.
We recycle everything. And, yes, most of the time, the plastic and glass bottles get left on the kitchen counter until the evening.
I try to use most non-chemical cleaning supplies. Today I cleaned my oven with baking soda, water, and vinegar. It worked pretty well.
And, my husband bikes to work most everyday.
Thanks Teresa and Natalie, that's encouraging. Some similar sentiments. And my husbands bikes to work a few days a week too. As they say, "Small change makes a big difference."
Warmly,
Carolina Mama