Seven more ideas, and I'm on day two. 357 to go.#2 - Yogurt
Tubs. Stop buying those little yogurt containers with the foil lids. The larger ones with plastic lids can be re-purposed. Or better yet, make my own.
# 3 - Birthday Gifts
Cash. Bank notes are recycled and rarely end up in the garbage. I don't receive many gifts, except fabulous clothes from my sister, which I've worn and kept for decades. Jackie's gifts are still welcome, but cash is gladly accepted in the zone.
#4 - Magazines
Cancel. Many of my favourite publication are now on-line. Vanity Fair, J. Crew, LL Bean and CAA are history. I'll keep buying my British Home and Garden because I never throw them out anyhow.
#5 - Food Waste
Eat out. Not exactly a waste solution, but I can walk down the street and eat at East & Main. The bistro menu includes delicious soups, and the atmosphere reminds me of Paris. C'est tres bon!
#6 - Food packaging
Paper packages. Soup mix packets provide a hot lunch when I feel the urge. Prepared food packaging is a big waste generator, especially canned goods. Time to find packaging that will decompose.
#7 - Newspaper
Compost. Newspapers that get flung on to my property are now a hot potato. But, I can't throw them back. Layering newspaper and organic waste in a lasagna pattern is the start of a great garden bed. The question is what to do with the glossy paper inserts, which may have harmful inks. I'll set those aside until I know what to do.
#8 - Stuff that gets into the house, like a free pen or calendar.
Regift. Any stuff that I comes into the zone shall be kindly re-gifted for someone who will appreciate their purpose. This is no time to be a pack rat.
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