April 30, 2010

Wasteful Things We Can Live Without

Clean World

Everywhere I look these days, people are coming up with innovative ideas to curb wastefulness.

These are some suggestions I got from Care2 website on healthy living.

A Few of the Wasteful Things We Can Easily Live Without:

Tin foil — Use an oven-safe pot.
Plastic wrap — Use a glass container with a lid.
Disposable cleaning cloths — Use a microfiber cloth or rags that can be washed.
Paper towels — Use a cloth towel.
Disposable pens — Buy a good pen that only needs the ink well changed.
Plastic cutlery — Use silverware.
Paper plates — Using dishwashers saves water.
Paper or plastic single-use grocery bags — Use reusable tote bags.
Packaged fruits and vegetables — Go to the farmers market instead.
Individually wrapped snacks — Use a container.
Disposable razors — Purchase a razor that only needs the blades changed.
Juice boxes — Put juice in a reusable glass container.
Disposable diapers — Cloth diapers services are a good option.
Plastic cups — Reuse porcelain cups.
Bottled water — Install a water filter on your tap or buy a water pitcher with a filter.
Electric can openers — How much effort does it take to use the manual one?
Single-serving pudding or yogurt cups — Buy a large container of yogurt or make your own pudding.
Antibacterial wipes — Wash hands with soap and water instead.
Disposable table cloths — Use linen or cotton and wash when needed.
Facial tissues — Where did all the handkerchiefs go?

What are some of your solutions to a green, clean and healthy planet?