tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post6360909812390877909..comments2024-02-15T17:21:26.481+00:00Comments on The Rubbish Diet: Reducing much more than wasteAlmost Mrs Averagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03566374419318255177noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-13870164130848408752009-03-06T10:22:00.000+00:002009-03-06T10:22:00.000+00:00Cheers Gill...ah savings...now that's another thin...Cheers Gill...ah savings...now that's another thing I've got to work on. I'm just getting used to coming down from my overspending whims to level spending. Onwards and upwards :-DAlmost Mrs Averagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566374419318255177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-40488440804052381202009-03-05T01:34:00.000+00:002009-03-05T01:34:00.000+00:00I must work on this. We are fortunate enough to b...I must work on this. We are fortunate enough to be able to pay of our credit cards at the end of each month, but it would be nice not to have a credit card bill each month, and more money in our savings.<BR/><BR/>Another great post.<BR/><BR/>Gill in CanadaGill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-20642817703427225212009-03-04T15:24:00.000+00:002009-03-04T15:24:00.000+00:00Hi Fi - LOL at Waterstone's 3for2. I know what yo...Hi Fi - LOL at Waterstone's 3for2. I know what you mean. What you need is to take two friends with you, buy one each and share the saving and then share the books when you're all finished. Damn I wish I'd thought of that earlier :-D<BR/><BR/>LOL Margaret - You have some real finds too, like the Janet and John reprints. I *understand* why you can't let them go. :-D<BR/><BR/>Hi BB - great to see you here and best wishes to Yvonne. You've hit the nail on the head there. It takes me ages to finish a book too and I have the problem of reading three at a time (that's why it takes months). Great idea of Yvonne's thought. And I've just remembered. I've still got the book you loaned me....If you were a library I'd have such a huuuuuuge fine by now LOL :-D<BR/><BR/>Hi Sam - I suppose if our library was more prominent I might use it more often. Instead it's tucked away in an awkward part of town that I rarely visit these days, so I have to go out of my way. Lazy booger aren't I. LOL. Anyway, it's interesting to see how you've reached this life and how strong the relationship is between thrift and waste no matter which way you address it :-D <BR/><BR/>Hi Katy - LOL, yes you've gathered I'm the kind of person that can't be told. If my mother was looking in she'd be having a field day with anecdotes.<BR/><BR/>Now as for the practicalities. It took me a while to ditch the kitchen roll in favour of washable cloths but once I did it saved me buying about 8 rolls a month. For a while I kept one in the cupboard as a backup, but I've got so used to using cloths I never needed it. When I did use kitchen roll, I used to pop it in the compost bin if it hadn't come into contact with meat or poultry.<BR/><BR/>The same goes for the sponges. I bought a fancy rewashable one that can take the pace but I'm also still washing the old ones that I had a year ago when I discovered they can go in the washing machine or dishwasher. And I've still got a couple that have never been used. This is a long way off from the days when I used to buy a pack of sponges every couple of weeks, use em up and when they got too skanky I'd bung 'em in the bin. How things have changed :-D <BR/><BR/>Hi Condo Blues - yes space is an issue and can be good for keeping things in check. I've often dreamed about a bigger house with a couple of extra rooms. The likelihood is they would end up full of crap. I love your use of cherish here, that is one thing that can be diluted the more stuff you collect. It's funny how there are some things that I know I will cherish for a long time and it so happens they are things that I've had for ages. :-D<BR/><BR/>Hi Don - thank you and welcome to the site. It's good to hear what you're doing in the States. Do keep dropping by with news of how you're getting on. I'm also going to add your blog to my list of bloggers with chickens. I popped by last night and saw the little chooks. Good luck and if you have any questions, do ask. There are lots of folk who will be happy to help. :-D<BR/><BR/>Hi Antonella - yes KIDS - I know. My eldest is great and my youngest is getting a lot better. I've seen a marked improvement since we started out last year. I think the trick is perserverance and to share your understanding. It does pay off. <BR/><BR/>So you're a book fan too. Looks like there is a gathering crowd LOL. <BR/><BR/>As for the sanitary pads. I use the fabulous pretty fleece ones from Lollipop. They sell them online in the mums section at: <BR/><BR/>www.teamlollipop.co.uk<BR/><BR/>They are really good, comfortable and easy to wash.<BR/><BR/>:-D<BR/><BR/>Hi THW - that's brilliant and I couldn't have said it better. I'm glad to have made the transition too. Geez, how did it take me so long :-DAlmost Mrs Averagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566374419318255177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-86083841812084761222009-03-04T13:37:00.000+00:002009-03-04T13:37:00.000+00:00Hi Mrs A,I must admit, I am a charity shop bargain...Hi Mrs A,<BR/><BR/>I must admit, I am a charity shop bargain hunter. You just never know what your going to find, the money goes to a good cause, it's re-use at it's best and a chance to be fashionably creative rather than just going along with the crowd - what could be better?!! <BR/><BR/>Glad to see your a convert too!! :)<BR/><BR/>THW xxTransition Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15551781114456088561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-25099530820768835902009-03-04T10:35:00.000+00:002009-03-04T10:35:00.000+00:00Very very interesting, Mrs A. I can see a bit of m...Very very interesting, Mrs A. I can see a bit of me in you "before the change" but I'm trying to change too. The biggest obstacles are of course the kids but I'm working on them. Also I've got problems to resist books. I love the smell of crispy new books and I hate when they are yellowish, crincled and smelly. But I've started to circulate them among my friends and looking in the charity shops or second hand book stores. Jus a quick question. I'm intrigued to know what to use instead of disposable sanitary pads...Thanks. Ciao. A.lunarossahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15231055955991137579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-89356968090362593842009-03-04T03:34:00.000+00:002009-03-04T03:34:00.000+00:00we have started your rubbish diet over here in Mic...we have started your rubbish diet over here in Michigan usa and can feel the changes taking place! ThanksDonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831577769797947426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-18754458531140897662009-03-03T21:55:00.000+00:002009-03-03T21:55:00.000+00:00There's another way to cut down on the amount of h...There's another way to cut down on the amount of household stuff you keep - live in a small house! My old rental had a basement which was great for storing off season items but it was even better for keeping lots of clutter! I don't have a basement or much extra storage room in my Condo which makes me really think "how or will I actually use this if I buy it? Where will it live?" when I"m shopping. It helps me keep the amount of "stuff" I have around the house in check - I only have room to keep those things I truely use or cherish.Lisa Nelsen-Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13731962631056727458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-3171379605996626642009-03-03T20:19:00.001+00:002009-03-03T20:19:00.001+00:00What a journey. And you are so right about the imp...What a journey. And you are so right about the important factor being discovering these things for yourself. It's the only way, if these new-found habits are actually going to stick, as that will only happen if you believe in what you are doing as opposed to going through the motions because someone tells you to.<BR/><BR/>On a more practical note - kitchen towel and washing up sponges. I'm interested to know how you replaced these - just with washable cloths?Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731873523701603225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-5114542340561548372009-03-03T20:19:00.000+00:002009-03-03T20:19:00.000+00:00OK, another booklover comment ;-)We have a pretty ...OK, another booklover comment ;-)<BR/>We have a pretty good library on our doorstep, so we use that most. I do crave books which are *mine* though.<BR/><BR/>The only way I've found to stop buying books in Waterstones/Amazon etc - don't go in, don't look! One glance is all it takes. Look away now!<BR/><BR/>It's interesting to read how your perspective on life has changed. I'm arriving there from a thrift/reuse direction, and now I'm trying to reduce all waste.<BR/><BR/>Great post :-)Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16127623000367674910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-73231519631400338772009-03-03T20:17:00.000+00:002009-03-03T20:17:00.000+00:00I am a very slow reader, with a strange taste in r...I am a very slow reader, with a strange taste in reading material according to my wife, pure escapism I tell her. So with one good book of a 3 part taking weeks to read, I tend to keep them, they have become friends, and very well worn. Yvonne how ever will read a book in a day. At least 4 a month come from the libary, the balance seem to come from a swap club, with different readers purchasing, reading, passing on, and on and on. We have decided to put this passing on to good use, asking for a small donation to ARC each time some one takes a book, and turning over a shelf in the Pharmacy. When they reach the end they go to the paper bank. If I look around the house now there is a shelf full on fantasy books ( mine of couse) with a layer of dust, and no sign on any one elses. and no large till receipts. <BR/><BR/>Am I surprised you dont use the libary..... No I undestand.Bury Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953382594305116147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-22120726616538599902009-03-03T17:30:00.000+00:002009-03-03T17:30:00.000+00:00Yes books are my downfall as well although I am in...Yes books are my downfall as well although I am inclined to head for Amazons to see if I can pick up a preloved copy. The only trouble is they become friends and I find it so hard to pass it on. Oh dear, these comments sound as if they are going to become a booklovers club, lol. MargaretMargaret's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11736694208684946814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-53942150641016565012009-03-03T17:22:00.000+00:002009-03-03T17:22:00.000+00:00I used to keep all the books I read, until I moved...I used to keep all the books I read, until I moved here with five huge (they were HUGE) boxes full which had sat in the previous loft unlooked at for FIVE YEARS. They went to the charity shop pretty smartish after that!.<BR/><BR/>Now I am much more rational about it. I keep the ones I 'collect' (Margaret Atwood is my heroine) or I really will read over and over (The Shipping News, possibly I know bits off by heart), and me and my friends have a little bookswap every now and again for the others, so they don't go far from home.<BR/><BR/>And I use the library. But I do sometimes have to be carried away kicking and screaming from a 3 for 2 at Waterstones *rolls eyes* ;o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-28427497212704956232009-03-03T17:06:00.000+00:002009-03-03T17:06:00.000+00:00That's right John and I couldn't agree more. Actu...That's right John and I couldn't agree more. Actually being part of the change has been a lot more rewarding that sitting back and watching it all happen in frustration :-D <BR/><BR/>So Maisie, glad it's not just me. The problem I have is that I want to keep the books I read, which is why I don't use the library (despite the fact my background is in librarianship and really SHOULD go for the sharing option.) At least I lend them to friends which is a good start :-D<BR/><BR/>P.S. Thanks for the link to GreenMetropolis. I will check them out. :-DAlmost Mrs Averagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566374419318255177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-531765186799907062009-03-03T15:49:00.000+00:002009-03-03T15:49:00.000+00:00I have a thing about books but I do use www.greenm...I have a thing about books but I do use www.greenmetropolis.com quite a bit and then relist them once I have read them, if I don't want to keep them.<BR/><BR/>I know I should use the library but that does involve a 20 mile round trip and the petrol and parking costs involved.Maisiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18103690262458777005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-30379508266224344232009-03-03T15:19:00.000+00:002009-03-03T15:19:00.000+00:00Hi Mrs A,I have a M&S credit card from Christm...Hi Mrs A,<BR/><BR/>I have a M&S credit card from Christmas, still unused. Great minds think alike.<BR/><BR/>Ditching so much waste, like yourself, I found is a life changing experience. I remember being frustrated about all the packaging, a feeling of powerlessness.<BR/><BR/>Now, I am part of the change to sustainable living. What a difference now, when shopping is now a positive thing, dealing with working staff who respect my opinions. Everyone should try it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com