January 3, 2012

Plastic Challenge: Kendel , Week 1

Plastic Challenge: Kendel , Week 1

I don’t really have much questions at this time. I’ve been trying to rid myself of plastic for awhile now but living where I live and not driving, so shopping when I can where I can (usually Krogers or Wal-Mart) makes it a little hard.

After making my list of not recyclables and recyclables, any suggestions on if I was wrong with what’s recyclable and not? I didn’t realize so much of my stuff wasn’t recylcable.

Location:Bloomfield, Indiana, United States… Read the rest

June 2, 2009

Plastic Inventory from Citizen Green

Plastic Inventory from Citizen Green

I have a blog about my efforts to reduce my use of plastic called Citizen Green. I have been blogging for almost a year now. Doing this plastic inventory was much more useful than I thought it would be. It helped me see where plastic was sneaking into my house. As a result I plan to start gently bugging the 2 grocery stores where I shop for more bulk choices. I also plan to try to convince my pharmacy to do something about prescription bottles. I wish we could just refill them in the old bottles.

This was a worthwhile activity to do. It helped me evaluate the plastic that I am still using. I know I can eliminate some of it. I recommend you try it yourself!

Plastic Trash Results 1) Week #: 1 2) Name: Linda Anderson List of Recyclable Items and the recycling # on the bottom 1 bag from cherries -? 4 plastic disposable shopping bags -#2 1 sandwich size Ziploc bag -? 1 bag from whole chicken -? 1 plastic bag for instruction booklets for new washer – #2 1 plastic bag from dry… Read the rest