Trying to Make a Differerence

I was one of those people that wasn't AWARE of all of the plastics and throw-aways that I used until my daughter started educating me on recycling.  It took a long time of listening to her and realizing that what she was saying was impacting our EARTH.  But little by little I took her advice and I tried reusing, recycling, regifting and reinventing ways to not WASTE things.

As time went on I didn't need to be reminded....it had sunk in....I was on my own....and I loved it!  Now I make a conscious decision every time I buy something whether or not it will impact our EARTH.  I always take my reusable bags to the grocery store and I've even purchased reusable produce bags that I love!
As I was talking with Kate today, I realized that most people aren't AWARE of how much they throw away that is destroying our EARTH.  We all need to be educated more.  The grocery stores and T.V.  Ads brainwash us into thinking we need more and more and WE DON'T!!!!!!!!
What did we do before all of this stuff was put out there?  We survived and we were happy.  Now there is so much stuff out there to clutter up our lives....take up our time.....and even make us fat!
I feel good now.....it wasn't hard at all.....it's just being AWARE.  Take time to be AWARE, just as you take time to breathe.  Slow down in life.  Pay attention to our beautiful EARTH and what we are all doing to destroy it.  We can all keep it so beautiful if we just become a little more AWARE:)

Something to say about Green

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures he leadeth me beside the still waters.

It Does Have an Impact

Since I've decided to become more aware of being "GREEN" I am also aware that what we do does have an impact on other people.
My husband, Leon, was never conscious of living a green life, but since I have been trying to be greener, it is having an affect on him also.
Once in awhile we used to use paper plates for snacks or even dinner, but now I notice he always grabs for the Corelle plates.  I've noticed many areas in which he is just as aware as I am and together we are working (at least in our home) to make this world greener.
We just ran out of paper towels and I plan on not buying anymore.  I have tons of wash cloths and kitchen towels, so we will try to manage and see how it goes.
Our compost is coming along nicely and we just planted our vegetable garden this past week.
Just seeing the stuff we accumulate that can't be recycled, I can now comprehend what our landfills and oceans look like from what everyone in the world is throwing away every day. 
But let's not ever think we can't make a difference!!!!!!

Using Less

Well, I've managed to collect two large trash bags full of recycling materials that our area does not collect, so I will be bringing them to Kate's for her Whole Foods.

When shopping at Boscov's this week, I asked each cashier (3 in all) to put my items in the one plastic bag instead of using three.....that worked well!

I'm still having trouble not using some paper towels.  I buy frozen fish and shrimp and I thaw them out in a dish, but before I cook them, they need to be dry.  That's where the paper towel comes in.  But what I do afterwards is put it in my compost.

I wrote to Hellman's today to see if they could put their mayo back in glass jars.  They said they have an 8 oz. glass jar - that's one cup - get real.  And what is the cost of that tiny jar?  I told them to think bigger.

HAPPY EARTH DAY!

Today I stepped out my back door and was met by all this greenery.....it's Earth Day! As I walked around looking at all the new Spring blooms I realized how blessed I am to be able to walk around at my own free will and take in all the beauty that GOD has created.

It's a Good Day :)

So Much Waste

Each day that I am aware of the plastics around me that aren't recycleable, I am amazed at how much we buy is wrapped or packaged in plastic. 


I'm trying my hardest not to buy things in plastic, but even the outer wrapper of the recycled toilet paper   I buy is plastic.


For a week I have been saving all of the materials that are not recycleable, and this is just for two people.  I have to try much harder to help the environment and buy less of everything and especially things that are wrapped in plastic or put in styrofoam.


One good thing about this tub of unrecycleables.....I'm giving them to Kate, who will bring them to Whole Foods, who recycles alot of these things.

My pledge is to do better!

My First Spring Rose

Last night I walked outside and to my surprise I saw my first rose of the season.  It was so pretty I had to run in and get my camera.  All is well in the world when you are surrounded by your beautiful gardens!