Climate Change Realities 30

I have been a recycler long before curbside in my city. No bottled water...use a filtering pitcher. Just received a box of lightbulbs, a handheld shower and other updated items from my has and electric company. I am fortunate to live in a community that is on target for helping improve the environment.

I do my individual share to improve the everyday impact of recycling, hope to do more. Thank you.

I go vegan to not negatively impact the earth.

I limit my use of paper products like paper towels by using drying cloths instead. Plus since I have a large stock of them, I have a drying area so that I can wash them later with a regular load of laundry. I don't buy paper plates, cups nor disposable eating utensils. I use daily pottery or china and metal flatware. I use a water filtering pitcher and do not buy bottled water. I love older things so I buy from antique and recycle shops and garage sales . I use multi use freezer containers instead of single use bags. I recycle faithfully. I carry my own and my dog's water in reusable carrying containers. I also carry a collapsable pet water bowl to avoid germs and contamination of public water fountains. My pet peeves are liter and shopping carts that are not returned to the "cart return area". I will grumpily pick up liter with the exception of other folks pet's "poop" and and shove the cart to it's proper place . I distribute my used coffee grounds in my flower beds and lawn to be processed by earthworms that enrich the soil. I also spread crushed eggshells in the flower beds to eliminate snails rather than use pesticides. I could go on and on, but I won't.

I take my own water everywhere in an insulated cup with stainless straw; recycle not just at home but also carry recycling home from my volunteer job; stress recycling to my friends that don't do it; buy clothes & other items at resale shops; use my own shopping bags; use a compost bin; reuse as much as possible.