tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post901141801330335917..comments2024-02-15T17:21:26.481+00:00Comments on The Rubbish Diet: Is Zero Waste coming to your area?Almost Mrs Averagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03566374419318255177noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-15698359756195958542009-05-29T10:02:46.449+01:002009-05-29T10:02:46.449+01:00They have it in Japan too. Here we call it 530 day...They have it in Japan too. Here we call it 530 day. It took me a while to work out why though.<br /><br />In Japanese it's pronounced "go-mi-0". <I>gomi</I> is the word for rubbish and 0 is self explanatory.<br /><br />We have it once a week in the schools to try to encourage awareness amongst the children.Andrewhttp://aciddiet.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-90522511435599536372008-10-12T20:13:00.000+01:002008-10-12T20:13:00.000+01:00Hi Frederik - Great to see you here. It's always ...Hi Frederik - Great to see you here. It's always fab to welcome a new reader, so thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Zero Waste was new to me too when I picked up the challenge in January. I was amazed to discover it's been spreading around Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Canada and even the Isle of Man before hitting over here. Even then, it was rolled out as an idea in Bath, two years ago. I am sure as soon as more people hear about it, it will become as high profile as saving energy and car-sharing. I really hope you enjoy the site and thanks again for your supportive comments. :-DAlmost Mrs Averagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566374419318255177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-58532271065469820512008-10-11T16:52:00.000+01:002008-10-11T16:52:00.000+01:00Zero Waste? Sounds good, nothing I ever heard of b...Zero Waste? Sounds good, nothing I ever heard of before. Mostly people (like myself) tend to get stuck thinking about the pollution from cars, traveling and renewable electricity but forgets about the waste that ends up in our trash can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-79897753810996744992008-09-30T09:38:00.000+01:002008-09-30T09:38:00.000+01:00Hi Just Gai - it's always a pleasure to plug what ...Hi Just Gai - it's always a pleasure to plug what you're doing and it's been very interesting to see what's been on your mind at every stage of the challenge.<BR/><BR/>It is so true that once you've started a challenge like this, so many people become interested because everyone's got something to say about rubbish.<BR/><BR/>I hope that the politicians get it sorted, because it is a crucial matter that affects us all. Maybe we need a pact between consumers and councils. If we didn't create so much rubbish, there would be more room in the bin lorries, less landfill tax and fewer gate fees, which means councils could have more capacity to collect AND more money to invest in providing more frequent rubbish collections.<BR/><BR/>My brain hurts now...that's too much like chicken and egg thinking!<BR/>It makes me grateful I'm not a politician.Almost Mrs Averagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566374419318255177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-52092079629448371432008-09-30T00:56:00.000+01:002008-09-30T00:56:00.000+01:00Thanks for the plug Mrs A.One of the best things a...Thanks for the plug Mrs A.<BR/><BR/>One of the best things about this challenge has been the opportunity to discuss waste with a variety of people - friends, colleagues, shopkeepers, fellow shoppers and complete strangers on the internet. I believe that there is a genuine will to do more to reduce waste and that political parties of all persuasions would do well to respond by calling for measures to make the 3 Rs more accessible. <BR/><BR/>Like you, I welcomed the introduction of fortnightly landfill bin collection as it forced me to rethink my wasteful habits and set me on the path that has led to my Zero Waste Challenge Week.just Gaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17410006899511613020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-11452713019898323712008-09-29T09:31:00.000+01:002008-09-29T09:31:00.000+01:00Hi John - it is great isn't it, and I really hope ...Hi John - it is great isn't it, and I really hope more people will blog as each event takes hold. It's a fabulous way to promote the idea. You're right about politician. I suppose they go with whatever will win votes, not all, but many. LOL at the media stuff. The answer is not at the moment but you never know where I'll end up ;-D<BR/><BR/>Hi Jane - thanks for the correction, I appreciate that. That's what I get from having a conversation with Mr A and trying to organise the post at the same time. How's everything going - well I hope. Good luck with next week and if you want to leave an update on the blog, feel free to do so. I'd be happy to feature your progress at the end of your week ;-D<BR/><BR/>Hi Mrs G - It's great to other events happening isn't it and I am sure that more will happen next year. Yes, please feel free to post the dates up on your blog. The more who know about the events the better. Great news about the moon too ;-D xxxxAlmost Mrs Averagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566374419318255177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-82450001482065137652008-09-29T08:57:00.001+01:002008-09-29T08:57:00.001+01:00Oh this is very cool news - what a wonderful start...Oh this is very cool news - what a wonderful start to the week.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for going to the trouble to find out which areas are doing their challenges and when.<BR/><BR/>Is it ok to share the information on our site too?<BR/><BR/>I'm so excited for Just Gai and will be watching her progress this week.<BR/><BR/>You have a great week, Mrs A - it's a new moon today, so time for new beginnings and lots of creativity coming your way ;)<BR/><BR/>(((HUGS)))<BR/><BR/>Mrs G xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-61788051490339574842008-09-29T08:57:00.000+01:002008-09-29T08:57:00.000+01:00Hello,Just wanted to mention that the North London...Hello,<BR/><BR/>Just wanted to mention that the North London one is 4-12 October, not November. I'm just beginning week minus 1.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-13389113309225645872008-09-29T08:06:00.000+01:002008-09-29T08:06:00.000+01:00Hi Mrs A,Fantastic news about the many Zero Waste ...Hi Mrs A,<BR/><BR/>Fantastic news about the many Zero Waste Weeks towards the year end. Think of all the new bloggers who will join our trend. <BR/><BR/>Politicians fail to realise the changes Zero Waste will bring. When they do they will join in.<BR/><BR/>Have you any radio/TV shows lined up in these sreas? The first one you did tested the water and was a valuable lesson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com