Comments on: General Housekeeping & off on vacation http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/ Learn to live life with less plastic... for the health of our bodies, our oceans, our planet. I don't buy new plastic. Join me on my plastic-free journey. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:55:13 +0000 hourly 1 By: Lyka from Air Ambulance Services http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/comment-page-1/#comment-7750 Lyka from Air Ambulance Services Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:08:38 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/#comment-7750 The garbage collector truck comes twice a week in our place. I think every tuesday and Friday. When it's tuesday I'll tell to myself, I sitll have friday, and comes friday, I'll tell myself I still have Tuesday. ends up having three large garbage bags thrown out after three weeks. The garbage collector truck comes twice a week in our place. I think every tuesday and Friday. When it’s tuesday I’ll tell to myself, I sitll have friday, and comes friday, I’ll tell myself I still have Tuesday. ends up having three large garbage bags thrown out after three weeks.

]]> By: Fake Plastic Fish http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/comment-page-1/#comment-6195 Fake Plastic Fish Thu, 28 May 2009 18:57:30 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/#comment-6195 @Anonymous -- I was trying to be funny for a change and was referring to the photo. Although as I recall, it was a different photo. Or maybe not. Who knows. Sorry to offend. @Anonymous — I was trying to be funny for a change and was referring to the photo. Although as I recall, it was a different photo. Or maybe not. Who knows. Sorry to offend.

]]> By: Ruthie http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/comment-page-1/#comment-6191 Ruthie Thu, 28 May 2009 02:08:55 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/#comment-6191 Week two:<br /><br />http://sustainable-shire.blogspot.com/2009/05/plastic-tally-week-2-results-13-oz.html Week two:

http://sustainable-shire.blogspot.com/2009/05/plastic-tally-week-2-results-13-oz.html

]]> By: Greenjoycie http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/comment-page-1/#comment-6180 Greenjoycie Tue, 26 May 2009 16:46:58 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/#comment-6180 Beth,<br /> Thanks so much for all the links. I found a place to recycle my #5 plastics! It's a store where I already go to take my packing peanuts, styrofoam, bubble wrap etc. Yay! !thanks. And I got a great deal on the 7th gen toilet paper. Gotta love saving $$$. Thanks again. Beth,
Thanks so much for all the links. I found a place to recycle my #5 plastics! It’s a store where I already go to take my packing peanuts, styrofoam, bubble wrap etc. Yay! !thanks. And I got a great deal on the 7th gen toilet paper. Gotta love saving $$$. Thanks again.

]]> By: Anonymous http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/comment-page-1/#comment-6179 Anonymous Tue, 26 May 2009 16:34:26 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/#comment-6179 Beth -<br /><br />This is a wonderful, truly educational contribution to the dialogue: "I hope I don't accidentally step on them. They look like little bugs. Creepy little bugs."<br />http://www.enviroblog.org/2009/02/here-come-the-plastics-ambassadors.html#comment-1579<br /><br />Nice work! Beth -

This is a wonderful, truly educational contribution to the dialogue: “I hope I don’t accidentally step on them. They look like little bugs. Creepy little bugs.”
http://www.enviroblog.org/2009/02/here-come-the-plastics-ambassadors.html#comment-1579

Nice work!

]]> By: Robj98168 http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/comment-page-1/#comment-6170 Robj98168 Sun, 24 May 2009 09:58:18 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/#comment-6170 OK my week of being Beth Terry is over. You can have your life back- to qoute James Van Derbeek in "Varsity Blues": "I dont want yer life" MY plastic waste report is <a HREF="http://robj98168.blogspot.com/2009/05/fake-plastic-rob-weekly-challenge.html" REL="nofollow">here.</a> OK my week of being Beth Terry is over. You can have your life back- to qoute James Van Derbeek in “Varsity Blues”: “I dont want yer life” MY plastic waste report is here.

]]> By: Fake Plastic Fish http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/comment-page-1/#comment-6169 Fake Plastic Fish Sun, 24 May 2009 02:57:38 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/#comment-6169 Hi Amy. You are right. There will be some packaging that we don't see. But the packaging will be much, much less than if we each bought our own smaller packages.<br /><br />That said, some foods are in fact delivered without packaging. I just got back from a trip to Rainbow Grocery today, where I learned that the fresh tofu and fresh pasta are delivered and stored in containers that are returned to the vendor for reuse.<br /><br />I am planning to do more research into where the bulk foods come from, how they are packaged, and how much waste is involved. I had a conversation with a Whole Foods employee yesterday who told me that many things are delivered in big paper sacks. When I learn more, I'll certainly post it here. Hi Amy. You are right. There will be some packaging that we don’t see. But the packaging will be much, much less than if we each bought our own smaller packages.

That said, some foods are in fact delivered without packaging. I just got back from a trip to Rainbow Grocery today, where I learned that the fresh tofu and fresh pasta are delivered and stored in containers that are returned to the vendor for reuse.

I am planning to do more research into where the bulk foods come from, how they are packaged, and how much waste is involved. I had a conversation with a Whole Foods employee yesterday who told me that many things are delivered in big paper sacks. When I learn more, I’ll certainly post it here.

]]> By: Plastic-less Amy http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/comment-page-1/#comment-6168 Plastic-less Amy Sun, 24 May 2009 01:36:58 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/#comment-6168 Hi Beth. I have a comment about buying bulk. While I agree wholeheartedly agree that this produces much less waste, the bulk product is still shipped to the stores we purchase it from in some kind of container. I dare say probably a plastic bag. Or one of those foil bags lined with plastic. <br /><br />I've seen you write many times on your blog that you like purchasing in bulk because there is no wasteful packaging left behind. But the reality is, there is packaging left behind, it's just left behind at the store.<br /><br />Have you, or anyone you know, done any research to see if the stores send these containers back to their supplier to reuse? Or do they trash them?<br /><br />Thanks!<br />Amy Hi Beth. I have a comment about buying bulk. While I agree wholeheartedly agree that this produces much less waste, the bulk product is still shipped to the stores we purchase it from in some kind of container. I dare say probably a plastic bag. Or one of those foil bags lined with plastic.

I’ve seen you write many times on your blog that you like purchasing in bulk because there is no wasteful packaging left behind. But the reality is, there is packaging left behind, it’s just left behind at the store.

Have you, or anyone you know, done any research to see if the stores send these containers back to their supplier to reuse? Or do they trash them?

Thanks!
Amy

]]> By: John Costigane http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/comment-page-1/#comment-6164 John Costigane Sat, 23 May 2009 05:31:06 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/#comment-6164 Hi Beth,<br /><br />Bulk bins used to be found locally but have all closed. These were scoop loaded and the shops were not the cleanest.<br /><br />Our, UK, use of containers is for loose produce of all kinds, meat/fish/bakery produce/coffee beans/home cosmetics/fruit&veg/chocolates etc.<br /><br />The whole point is to be bold as brass when dealing with counter staff. Always explain your reasons and you will gain acceptance. Nowadays it is so... routine.<br /><br />For the fair sex, go accompanied until you are used to it. There are handling issues for some foods which have got to be respected. Some patience is necessary. <br /><br />It is ace to see so many following your example. This is the plastic-free future. Hi Beth,

Bulk bins used to be found locally but have all closed. These were scoop loaded and the shops were not the cleanest.

Our, UK, use of containers is for loose produce of all kinds, meat/fish/bakery produce/coffee beans/home cosmetics/fruit&veg/chocolates etc.

The whole point is to be bold as brass when dealing with counter staff. Always explain your reasons and you will gain acceptance. Nowadays it is so… routine.

For the fair sex, go accompanied until you are used to it. There are handling issues for some foods which have got to be respected. Some patience is necessary.

It is ace to see so many following your example. This is the plastic-free future.

]]> By: Emily http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/comment-page-1/#comment-6158 Emily Fri, 22 May 2009 19:22:08 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/general-housekeeping-off-on-vacation/#comment-6158 Oops, I have been getting away with weighing and marking my own containers at Whole foods. <br /><br />I don't think I even know where the customer service desk is... Oops, I have been getting away with weighing and marking my own containers at Whole foods.

I don’t think I even know where the customer service desk is…

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