tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post4043455237764984357..comments2024-02-15T17:21:26.481+00:00Comments on The Rubbish Diet: Zero Waste: On avoiding obsessionAlmost Mrs Averagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03566374419318255177noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-90155631094852780822009-01-27T14:57:00.000+00:002009-01-27T14:57:00.000+00:00Hi Katy - it's so true about the personal prio...Hi Katy - it's so true about the personal priorities. It's all about fitting and adapting and being happy with that :-D<BR/><BR/>Hi Danda - I'm glad you found it helpful. Sometimes it's easy for your mind to play Jekyll & Hyde over priorites. Keep doing your bit and your bit is indeed done :-DAlmost Mrs Averagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566374419318255177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-84964885396372808322009-01-26T18:47:00.000+00:002009-01-26T18:47:00.000+00:00I don't have so much time to comment it but this p...I don't have so much time to comment it but this post was fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! I needed to hear someone saying these words! ;)<BR/>Danda xxxdandaworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03539992452778511972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-11935177989846013022009-01-26T11:40:00.000+00:002009-01-26T11:40:00.000+00:00Great post - we do need a little nudge like that n...Great post - we do need a little nudge like that now and again. I think it's also important for people to decide on their own priorities and then just trade off as best they can without trying to achieve perfection in every single way at once.<BR/><BR/>My food shopping this weekend took me back to the local shops (hurrah), but I found myself then trying to mentally juggle the various aspects of the things I was buying - packaging, origin, shop (independent or chain), quality, price.... argh! Definitely time for a deep breath :)<BR/><BR/>As it was, I decided I was willing to trade a little unwanted packaging (on cucumber and celery) for convenience and time (visiting fewer shops). I still came home with much less packaging than I would have from a supermarket.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731873523701603225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-7310262108837963942009-01-25T21:04:00.000+00:002009-01-25T21:04:00.000+00:00Hi Anne - ooh the guilt, it can get you every time...Hi Anne - ooh the guilt, it can get you every time can't it. So glad it's not just me. Isn't it great though when all your good work becomes second nature :-D x<BR/><BR/>LOL Mrs G...what aboutthe following approach "Excuse me, may I help you with your shopping" and pop it all into a free cotton bag labelled "MyZeroWaste" LOL<BR/><BR/>Hi John - it's interesting to see that our little minority interest is starting to roll out to more and more people across the country. And many manufacturers and retailers are doing their bit to support the waste industry. You're right about thanking those involved in making the effort. Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to thank the consumers who do their bit too.<BR/><BR/>Interesting point about Energy From Waste systems. I'm afraid I don't know much about then to comment. :-D<BR/><BR/>Hi Kiki - welcome to the blog and thank you for sparing the time to join in. It sounds like you're going great guns.<BR/><BR/>I think the best analogy for your good efforts is to think of us all as children...we often forget to praise kids for their good behaviour or when they are sitting quietly. It's only when they are disruptive do we have what is then a negative reaction. Likewise we forget about all the good things we ourselves do during the course of the day. Then when we make what we feel are "naughty" choices, we have a tendency to beat ourselves up over it.<BR/><BR/>It's the positive thoughts that must win over :-D<BR/><BR/>Hi Layla - That's so well said and a reminder how far so many folk have come. Thank you for that. That's brilliant :-DAlmost Mrs Averagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566374419318255177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-66973495789809017292009-01-24T16:11:00.000+00:002009-01-24T16:11:00.000+00:00Yeah, I can totally relate... I can get obsessed (...Yeah, I can totally relate... I can get obsessed (especially after reading an article or such) about not having single-handedly stopped the terrible non-recycling business (or bad 'recycling' practices) in Asia or Africa... or the incinerators, or the nuke plants..<BR/><BR/>And then I have to remind myself, I am not a 'Master of Universe' :) & just look at accomplishments so far & what all you lovely people are doing... & remember we're all doing already much more than the 'average' consumer.. and that we were 'average' too & if we could have our eyes open maybe the neighbours & others can do it too.. :) <BR/>'One step at a time...' :))Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832545657562957725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-46954722371608850782009-01-24T11:25:00.000+00:002009-01-24T11:25:00.000+00:00Great post and great blog. I'm looking forward to...Great post and great blog. I'm looking forward to reading past posts...I often get caught up in the whole cycle - must reuse/freecycle/recycle. But as you've said it's VERY time consuming. Sometimes I have to just let go and not feel guilty over what I'm not doing. And feel proud of what I am doing to make a change however small it may be.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15619644803933803185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-24417689782997697932009-01-24T09:34:00.000+00:002009-01-24T09:34:00.000+00:00Hi Mrs A,The whole idea of our Zero Waste trend is...Hi Mrs A,<BR/><BR/>The whole idea of our Zero Waste trend is to push out and increase the range of items which are Zero Waste, and thus reduce waste.<BR/><BR/>Admittedly, it is a minority interest with most oblivious to the waste situation. We can at best set a meaningful example which others can follow without too much difficulty. <BR/><BR/>I enjoy the challenge and stay positive. Most are supportive and get my thanks everytime.<BR/><BR/>One thing recently gave me a start "Zero Waste with EfW". Zero Waste for Zero Warming makes more sense now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-83395099001921469822009-01-24T08:24:00.000+00:002009-01-24T08:24:00.000+00:00Really good post, Mrs A. We have to keep things in...Really good post, Mrs A. We have to keep things in perspective and just do our bit. I totally get what you are saying though, I have this 'thing' when someone in the queue infront of me is given a bag for 1 item. Aaaaaaaargh. I just want to go righ tup to them and challenge them LOL!<BR/><BR/>Mrs G xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-481418655094003482009-01-24T08:21:00.000+00:002009-01-24T08:21:00.000+00:00You are quite right Mrs A. You cannot be responsi...You are quite right Mrs A. You cannot be responsible for others, can only suggest and lead by example. I can see how easily it could become an obsession. I find myself feeling guilty if I just "throw things out" and often retrieve items and re-cycle, or re-use. And it is becoming a way of life! A xStrawberry Jam Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695110960213262472noreply@blogger.com