I think we all know where most of our garbage comes from. And every family is different. So the point of this post is to look at our own behaviour and find ways to adjust it to decrease waste. You will notice that many things are recyclable. But it is important to refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle. Recycle is the last option because it is the least efficient option.
2) Soy milk/ almond milk tetra packs- learn how to make my own.
3) Bags and tags and stickers for produce- start going to the farmer's market more often with mesh bags. Refuse veggies in plastic bags and containers.
4) Frozen berries and vegetables- use deep freeze (need to get one) and freeze my own.
5) Canned tomatoes- can my own.
6) Canned lentils and chickpeas. Buy dry and rehydrate.
7) Bread bags- make own bread.
8) Paper towel and kleenex- use cloth (cut more hankies from old baby blankets, bar rags).
9) Diapers and wipes- toilet train Caia!
10) Food waste (noncompostable in backyard)- convince city to finally get program going.
11) San Pellegrino bottles- get soda maker.
12) Wine bottles- collect corks for art projects and recycle (no refill wineries here).
13) Juice- we don't drink it much but Kevin would love a juicer.
14) Coffee- buy in big bags, buy Ethical Bean. Collect bags and bring to cafe for free coffee. Apparently will be used for earthbag construction home in Guatemala.
15) Chocolate- remember brands with tinfoil and paper. Need to recheck!
16) Batteries- replace with rechargeable ones. Have recharger in main sizes.
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