PurpleHen Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I thought this could be a good thread to start - maybe we can all come back at the end of the year and see how we've done My main resolution is to make sure I continue with everything I'm doing that is "eco friendly" at the moment - even when I'm at my wit's end with a new baby And I also want to try my best to bring her up to respect the environment and do everything possible to be "green" (hopefully more than me ) I already have my store of real nappies and the few baby products we've bothered with are as natural as possible, so - here's to a greener 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Good for you Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Good luck Jackie. I have changed so much since getting chickens and using this forum. If I sat down and listed the changes, I think even I would be staggered! So I would like to say a big THANKYOU to all who have inspired, advised and supported me in going greener. This year I AM going to grow more veggies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 More veggie growing for as well. The chicken run extension took away my veggie patch. I have my eye on a flower border My green resolution is to get OH away from fairy power spray and that very loud Barry Scott and his Cillit Bang has a lot to answer for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I'm trying to rid my home of plastic carrier bags! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I've started a growing veggies resolution in the self sufficient section if you're all wondering where your posts have gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I'm going to try using less tissue products I actually use more since we moved here as we have a bio-digester and have to be careful what goes down the drains. I use kitchen paper to clean any cooking fat out of roasting tins instead of rinsing it down the sink ( ) and Carl is roasting more meat because he can................ sorry, because we have so much of it I use Cotton Soft tissue products which are from renewable palnts but still use far too much And I want to think harder about where my clothing comes from.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 So three or four sheets to wipe Lesley? We had a (quite drunken) conversation with friends once, as she was complaining that their toilet was always blocked and that he was the cause. Amidst much hilarity, it was revealed that he used a great big wadge of toilet paper EVERY wipe.... She only uses 3 sheets per "go"... One sheet less, every time would be a HUGE difference over a year, wouldn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 oo-er...... I was thinking of starting with Kitchen paper, then moving on to tissues and eventually toilet paper. You can't rush these things you know!! We're hoping to build a compost loo this spring/summer - but I'll only be weeing in it - and only in the warmer months! Are you allowed tissue in a compost loo? - I suppose it ought to be leaves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Toilet paper use seems to be a forbidden topic doesn't it? But not here, eh? Confession time! :oops: In trying to budget and shop monthly, I have discovered that we (6 of us) use about 30 rolls of toilet paper a month Yes I was really shocked by this. I think I may have embarrassed the girls enough though and I suspect there has been more sensible use this month. In fact we have not run out yet and I still haven't done the January shopping - so a significant improvement, especially when everyone has been at home for 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I have discovered that we (6 of us) use about 30 rolls of toilet paper a month What on earth do you do with it all? Eat it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 My green resolutions are.... 1. I have been keeping not of my electricity units used each week,. I want to halve my usage by the end of the year. 2. to rescue some more hens 3. to get the ho"Ooops, word censored!"er hooked up to the woodburner 4. to hook up the water recylcing tank next month 5. to cook on the woodburner at least once a week 6. to only make cups of tea for myself using the stove top kettle on the stove. 7. To install some solar collectors for the hot water in the summer 8. to grow some veg (butter nut squash and pumpkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I have discovered that we (6 of us) use about 30 rolls of toilet paper a month What on earth do you do with it all? Eat it? Pretend they are Egyptians and wrap themselves in it! Ginette i wonder what your neighbours would say!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I have discovered that we (6 of us) use about 30 rolls of toilet paper a month Yes I was really shocked by this. We use about the same proportionately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Lesley, are you sure Jazz doesn't think he's a black Andrex puppy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I think it's because we have so many visitors these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Ration them! Keep the loo roll on a string around your neck and when they want to use your facilities, issue them with TWO sheets! I'm full of great ideas today!! Off to write a list whilst my creativity is in full flow...... a list for OH, that is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Good luck Jackie. This year I AM going to grow more veggies. I have just got the latest organic gardening catalogue Annie, will share the seeds with you. I have bought loads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I got a Dobies catalogue in a magazine and I thought it was a bit c***p. I think I'll be spending some time on Mr.Fothergills. They're service is very good and the website is easy to use so I reccomend them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I have just got the latest organic gardening catalogue Annie, will share the seeds with you. I have bought loads! So have I Christian . What's the betting we've brought the same veggies too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I am a fervent recycler now and a complete hater of plastic bags. I look at them in absolute horror now as if someone's given something truly horrendous. The Omlet bags fit very nicely into my small handbag - I squeeze 3 in! - and so I always have a bag for purchases. Today DS has brought home a letter about a school trip TOMORROW! Apart from the fact that we need to provide a sketch book at this late hour, I am absolutely horrified that the school is requesting lunch in a disposable plastic bag and drinks in disposable plastic bottles. I don't know what to do because I don't want to make my son the only one not with disposable items or distressing him by insisting he brings the items home. I can send sandwiches etc in biodegradable bags, but the bottle really needs to be recycled. I think I may have to make the point to his school, which I think has won awards for its eco-friendliness!! Which brings me on to something which I should make my personal Green campaign. I believe that all public places selling food should have recycling bins available. Recently I went to an exhibition at Sandown Park. There was nowhere to recycle plastic drinks bottles and there should be. It's not difficult is it? (I took them home) Similarly at the Tate Modern in London, I had a cup of fairtrade coffee in a cardboard cup, but there was nowhere to recycle it and it just had to go in general rubbish. If the big places were to lead by example, more people may be converted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I agree that the bottle should be re-usable one Ginette. What a waste, to make them take everyting in disposable containers It would be a good idea to recycle in public places - as you say, it shouldn't be too difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Big places like racecourses, Wembley, concert halls, Wimbledon etc. where you get huge crowds of people purchasing glass and plastic bottles should have appropriate bins to recycle them in. I must think how best to start a campaign!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I like that idea Ginette - I've often wondered why there aren't more public recycling bins, but lacked the energy do do anything about it! Good for you! We have become even more green this year; I have stepped up our recycling, am ridding the house of plastic bags. I now have enough logs to last us all next winter, so the boiler (gas) wil be used less often, I am growing some veggies (my garden is tiny), I will buy another compost bin once I've cleared room for it. Lesley?.... what happened to your compost loo idea? An interesting fact... in a lot of arabic countries, you don't find toilet paper by the loo - they have a nozzle conected up to a tap for washing your botty after using the loo. The only thing is, there's no warm air dryer to.....(I'll stop there) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
