In the site, there is a flurry of different dialogues in regards to which approaches are best in concerns of plastic versus paper. However, as I have challenged myself to think outside of the box, I found several sites that address the practicality of our lifestyle choices in the now. The reason for this is because we are focusing so much on how we can pick one or the other or even an alternative but while we bicker about this we aren’t making any forward progress. I do believe that there should be a decision ultimately, about which route to go as far as legislation goes, eventually. My grandmother got me started thinking about this as she always utilized her excess bags in many ways such as using it as a liner for her trash dispose, composting bag, carrying around her sewing supplies, and she always made sure that she would bring these bags with her to the places that she went until they completely wore out. We should keep that kind of philosophy in mind, in today’s society, we are quick to dispose of those bags and not think of how we can minimize our consumption of the bags. For instance, I have started to shop at winco instead of my other preferred stores because there I can actually buy by the bulk scoops. There I bring my own bags that I had utilized before and I will transport those bags back home to empty into a glass container that way to prevent further damage to the plastic bag itself. Thus, extending it’s useful life. I have listed some possible ideas of how to find practical use for plastic bags in everyday life.
Small can liners, container for soiled diapers, cat litter bag, packing material instead of foam peanuts, book cover (waterproof), storage for wet clothes/towels for the beach, waterproof gloves if needed, kites, freezer bags, clothes covers in closet, rain bonnet, large bag = rain coat, wiper covers for cars in winter, home insulation, oil filter dispose, porta potty liner, rugs, dog poop dispose, reusing it for produce, keep wipes in them instead of purchasing disposable wipes, stuffing old mattresses, and to apply waxes and creams.
These are some small examples of how we can leverage this amazing resource that we end up throwing out everyday. Paper and plastic are evils that exist in our society, however, as we move towards phasing them out we should adopt our grandparents and older generations (such as pioneers)’s strategies for reusing everything until it was worthless.
Small can liners, container for soiled diapers, cat litter bag, packing material instead of foam peanuts, book cover (waterproof), storage for wet clothes/towels for the beach, waterproof gloves if needed, kites, freezer bags, clothes covers in closet, rain bonnet, large bag = rain coat, wiper covers for cars in winter, home insulation, oil filter dispose, porta potty liner, rugs, dog poop dispose, reusing it for produce, keep wipes in them instead of purchasing disposable wipes, stuffing old mattresses, and to apply waxes and creams.
These are some small examples of how we can leverage this amazing resource that we end up throwing out everyday. Paper and plastic are evils that exist in our society, however, as we move towards phasing them out we should adopt our grandparents and older generations (such as pioneers)’s strategies for reusing everything until it was worthless.
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