Comments on: 7 green things you didn’t know about me

By: David C

David C — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:35:10 +0000

I dumpster “skim”. Despite our verbal reminders and Steve’s annual, anonymous recycling flyer that he delivers to every house on the block, I still always find some juicy recyclables in our dumpster when I take out the trash. There are great items right there on top (so I can “skim” and not “dive”) that I remove and put in our recycling barrels.

I also use this method to “top off” our recycle barrels on the pick up day if they aren’t quite full.

On a few occasions Steve has also been known to take boxes out of the dumpster that still have our neighbors’ mailing address on them and return them to the guilty party with an attached note about recycling this item. I wish I could say this method of teaching people a lesson was effective…

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:49:56 +0000

I do join in with Beth with the green coffee, but I had to give up her “green clothing” piece after my first child – they are so messy!

Beth and I both do a different green clothing – thift stores.

By: Nikki

Nikki — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:38:18 +0000

I am totally with you on the green coffee and the green clothing!!! Not so much on the compost though

By: Global Patriot

Global Patriot — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:45:27 +0000

I’ve been recycling forever, but my challenge now is to reduce and reuse, which puts less in the recycle pile.

I take my son to the farmers market on the weekend to buy vegetables and fresh flowers. It’s great to see the produce change with the seasons.

Combining trips is a fun sort of challenge, seeing how many things I can get done in one loop of driving.

While flying does generate CO2, I do love vacations to New York, Paris or London because I never rent a car and either walk or use the subway/metro/underground.

Anything that is of use but no longer needed is given to friends, family or Goodwill – I like “useful” recycling that doesn’t require more purchasing.

I do enjoy wine, and always seek to support those winemakers who use few chemicals and support biodynamic practices in the vineyard.

Any company that utilizes sustainable processes in their business is more likely to get my support, as I enjoy voting with my dollars.