Unity EarthCare

I don't stop at using reusable bags. When I run out of toilet paper, I use the plastic that it comes in as a makeshift trash bag! I'm always trying to find a way to repurpose plastic.

Viewing the world as an opportunity to go zero waste trains your mind to think strategically. I work at a mini-storage facility, and recently a man abandoned his unit with a lot of water-softening equipment that nobody could use. We gave it away to someone in the industry. But the man also left something anyone could use - a huge amount of...

I think the plastic wrapping serves the transportation industry and grocery chains. I always look for veggies that don't come in plastic bags and rarely break down and buy anything in plastic. However, a friend pointed out that most of the produce is shipped in plastic and unwrapped to put out on display in the store. So, the reflection...

I have been doing things like saving all the plastic bags in my life and finding a second use for them. For example, a doggie treat bag may find itself in my freezer holding stinky shrimp tails until trash collection day. I use them for trash bags of all sizes and haven't had to buy any plastic bags for at least six months. But that's not all...

Yes, I'm ALWAYS happier in life when I get outdoors, even in the heat of the summer. I rejoice in the mornings, evenings & tree's shade!

MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER SALAD 1 cup couscous 2 cups vegetable bouillon 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled or in blocks) 1 small can black olives without pits (sliced) 1 cup ripe tomatoes (sliced in small chunks) 3 spring onions finely sliced (including green tops) 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained Italian dressing (any kind, plain Italian,...

Going well but with all that I do, still difficult to live without some form of plastic around items-keeps things together & people think it prevents germs?? It's helps me to be more aware when I buy, bring my own bags & containers when allowable & sometimes shop for specific items in local stores/farmers markets. I'm enjoying and...

OMG - I'm not a big shopper & so I don't buy much from Amazon. As a kinda "mindful" person, I've thought about the waste of boxes and delivery drivers(why don't they have electric vehicles at least!) but this was astonishing to me! I can "understand" but the fact that people don't know. I have friends, that I'll tell...

I have not been using the library much in decades! I've been buying books online. My friend Peggy uses the library app to listen to books! So, thanks to her, I was inspired to get my library card renewed and can now listen to books or read them using the app. Thanks, Peggy!

In my state, I think it's illegal to bring your own takeout container. At least I know you can't bring your own plates to a place like Panda where the staff would have to handle it to dish up the food. The obvious reason is to avoid contaminating the kitchen area. When I go to other restaurants, I just bring my own. I'm not above smuggling one...