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I down sized from a large house with a yard to a duplex with a really interesting 3 tiered and private yard. Actually when I move in it was a sandy sort of hillside, that I tiered using wood and rock. I put grass on the top tier, but levels 2 and 3 were reserved for my garden. Since this was a bit more rural than I was used to, I decided to take advantage of composting are really comitting to utilizing everything and wasting nothing.
I cook alot and I have a tray on my counter for all things destined for the compost pile. I have trash service (with regular, recyclable and green waste bins) and fill my recycle bin with "everything" that the service will accept. I have my own receptacle for my cans and bottles which I take to the redemption center. My trash bin is typically not full each week because I (and my friends and guests who I am "training) end up creating less waste than that which is picked up for recycle, that which ends up in the compost or that which I take back for redemption. Before anything is "thrown out", I place it on a table near my back door. If it is "phased" as I call it. If it is trash it is thrown out but more likely it will have a different fate of recycle or being composted.
I had a friend (the earth country typical California stereotype) who was so proud of me they call my place the "Biosphere". If you dont recall the story, look it up. It was one of the greatest compliments I received and I love showing my system to friends and particularly their children to show what can be done to help the earth and all of us.
So what's your story on adding to the commitment?
I cook alot and I have a tray on my counter for all things destined for the compost pile. I have trash service (with regular, recyclable and green waste bins) and fill my recycle bin with "everything" that the service will accept. I have my own receptacle for my cans and bottles which I take to the redemption center. My trash bin is typically not full each week because I (and my friends and guests who I am "training) end up creating less waste than that which is picked up for recycle, that which ends up in the compost or that which I take back for redemption. Before anything is "thrown out", I place it on a table near my back door. If it is "phased" as I call it. If it is trash it is thrown out but more likely it will have a different fate of recycle or being composted.
I had a friend (the earth country typical California stereotype) who was so proud of me they call my place the "Biosphere". If you dont recall the story, look it up. It was one of the greatest compliments I received and I love showing my system to friends and particularly their children to show what can be done to help the earth and all of us.
So what's your story on adding to the commitment?