1) diapers- We are using our prefolds, bamboo inserts and existing covers 50% of the time (not at nights and not with the nanny). We purchased 1 simple organic cotton insert to try out. And we have researched to purchase additions. I would like to get wool soakers and some more inserts. Apparently I should have 2! I just don't feel right purchasing plastic covers.
2) wipes- We are using cotton baby cloths soaked in water and a little castille soap 50% of the time (see above).
3) tetra packs for milk- We have almost completely cut out tetra packs and increased our bottled milk to 4 bottles a week.
4) soda cans- aiyee! We are making mint, crushed strawberry, and lime waters... but are tempted to put it in soda water!
5) bread bags and ties- We are making bread at home each week (3 loaves, and 1 pizza night). But still purchase 1-2 loaves a week.
6) tortilla bags- We still purchase tortillas, but hope to find time to make batches.
7) wine bottles- I usually choose tetra pack wine, but Kevin doesn't like to red wine option. We are keeping corks to reuse.
8) mum mum and granola bar wrappers- We haven't made homemade granola bars yet. But baby Noah is heading out with cheese and dried fruit (bulk source) more often. We are less reliant on mum mums, but they are still a crutch.
6) cheese plastic- No change, but recycling and looking forward to other options!
7) meat and deli wrap- No change, need to get gutsy and bring jars.
8) disposable coffee mugs- Much better! Got caught once where I asked for water and it ended up in a plastic cold coffee mug. But nanny has a bit of a frappuchino habit. Must buy her a reuseable one as a gift.
9) yoghurt containers- Still get some in containers- will fill with freezer berries and reuse. Also getting some in reuseable jars we return to the distributer.
10) Noah and Caia food waste- Trying to give them only small amounts they will eat. But nanny and daddy aren't so cautious.
11) general food waste- Still some abandoned food. We need 1 day a week before shopping day to do a hodge podge soup or salad. We need to be better at planning.
12) garden waste- soil bags, seedling plastic- Trying to grow more from seed, keeping seedling plastic for starts next year, and buying soil and compost in bulk.
13) chocolate bar waste- Found some bulk chocolate! But my habit is so bad I still get my fancy dark chocolate bars.

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