Reducing Waste

It was nice this past week not to have to chase down our recycleables after the wind storm from 2 weeks ago.

Here are our findings in reducing waste: food is heavy. We try to eat all leftovers and not through away food. We also try to eat home cooked meals, from scratch, as much as possible. Most of the prep scraps go into composting. Excess grease can be burned or a limited amount flushed down a drain w/ hot water.

Our biggest change in eating habits was to reduce take out orders. This meant less waste coming into our home.

Around the house we don't use paper plates or cups. Everything we use for drinks and eating can be washed and re-used. Our biggest week of recycling followed a weekend of beer drinking with friends.

It has been fun reducing our waste. More so, educational with the tips shared here on the blog. Thanks to everyone who has participated! Our last weigh in is Monday night.