Hooray for bags
September 19th, 2007
One of the things Kevin and I have been trying to do in the past few months (weeks? It feels like months.) is to make a conscious effort to recycle more and use less. Hence the birth of the compost pile. Even Colby looks at the compost pile with awe, and he sees we’re not putting much trash in the trashcan anymore. (Colby says, “Daddy’s compost pile.”)
Something else I’m trying to do is to not use those silly plastic bags when we go grocery shopping. I have a million bags that I could take to the store but I keep forgetting to take them with me. So, I’m wanting to win these bags. (Don’t let the name of the linked post fool you. I wish she was giving away the lunch kit too.) I’m also ordering some Chico bags
that will fit into my purse and/or be stored in the back of my car. I didn’t order any mango-colored Chico bags, because they’re too close to burnt orange, but I did order 2 maroon ones. If I win the bags mentioned above, I can store my Chico bags in them!
Entry Filed under: Getting Greener
3 Comments Add your own
1. Lauren | September 21st, 2007 at 11:56 am
I think that is awesome that you are trying to conserve bags (and doing a compost pile, too)! That’s what I do here in England, I use cloth bags and pack all my groceries in them. I think the concern Christians in Europe/ England have for the environment has had a huge impact on me! We have even had a sermon on the environment since living here, and they describe it as a MORAL issue (not a political one). People in the most poverty-stricken parts of the world ARE being affected by our waste. And we really do need to be taking care of this beautiful world that the Lord has given to us!
2. Crunchy Domestic Goddess | September 22nd, 2007 at 12:04 am
thanks for your entry!
amy
3. Adventures In Babywearing | October 2nd, 2007 at 4:47 pm
One of my favorite things about grocery shopping now is that I bring my own bags. It makes me feel good. So good for you!
And thank you so very much for the comment you left at the Chicago Moms Blog… thank you…
Steph
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