tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post6111556474629759638..comments2024-01-30T07:43:33.927-08:00Comments on The Ninja Librarian: Plastics UpdateRebecca M. Douglasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-25877014632263427822021-08-02T07:59:18.938-07:002021-08-02T07:59:18.938-07:00Yes, the pandemic has made it much worse—everythin...Yes, the pandemic has made it much worse—everything disposable, no reusable bags, etc. Glad to see those bans lifted, since they kind of missed the point for the virus anyway. Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-9849368745020814922021-08-02T07:57:40.873-07:002021-08-02T07:57:40.873-07:00I need to check again for the bag recycling—it’s a...I need to check again for the bag recycling—it’s at a store I don’t shop at much. And yes, I saw the ladder, and that’s kind of what I’m trying to do. Realistically, if i can make one of the above a part of my life, plus the little changes where I just think twice before grabbing the plastic wrap, I’ll be doing well for now. Also thinking about how to use less plastic—or use it more lightly so it can be reused more—when prepping food for backpacking.Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-70826229721558702692021-08-02T06:42:57.035-07:002021-08-02T06:42:57.035-07:00Hi Rebecca - it's doing what we each individua...Hi Rebecca - it's doing what we each individually can to utilise everything sensibly. We are so profligate ... it's been worse in this pandemic year - people are so disrespectful of other people's neighbourhoods, leave things that cost behind, etc etc ... people??!!??!! Thanks for this and for Jemima's comment - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-17538272162468516352021-08-02T04:26:20.952-07:002021-08-02T04:26:20.952-07:00Good work. A number of thoughts.
I shared on my t...Good work. A number of thoughts.<br /><br />I shared on my twin's facebook page a nice diagram of the stepladder to sustainability - you can't do it in giant steps.<br /><br />Oddbox did something on their blog about plastic and food; basically wasted food is more of a climate and environmental issue than plastic waste, so don't beat yourself up if your plastic is stopping food being wasted because it's gone off. https://www.oddbox.co.uk/blog/why-we-sometimes-say-yes-to-plastic<br /><br />I succumbed to a facebook ad to buy a set of stretchy bowl covers (in assorted sizes) to help get rid of the need for clingfilm over your food in the fridge (saran-wrap?). They're great, and also go over anything regular shaped like half-melons...<br /><br />Someone in our town has just opened up a 'dry goods and cleaning stuff-come and fill your own jars/bags' shop. Entrepreneurs abound. I must check this out. <br /><br />Otherwise... good progress. I have done nothing new with mine except check the supermarket delivery man is now accepting bags again. Must get them ready for tomorrow morning. That includes all the cereal packet inners etc. Jemima Petthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110647375899927233noreply@blogger.com