Comments on: Is This Peak Plastic?

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Sun, 24 May 2009 15:45:12 +0000

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your own tips everyone! Vanessa's last blog post..All my Pretty Pickles and a Happy Announcement

By: Mrs Green

Mrs Green — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:36:55 +0000

Fabulous post – thank you! Reducing both food and packaging waste is one of my passions. We have been taking our own bags to the stores now for a year. In addition, we take our own reusable containers to places like the fish market, deli and other places where you normally get disposable plastic wrap or packaging. Consequently, our weekly household waste is less than 100gms per week.

One great solution to shopping at farmers markets sans plastic bags is the old fashioned wicker baskets. They won’t squash your soft fruits and vegetables, are strong and practical and they look so pretty too!

I find a way to extend the life of lettuce and other salad greens is to treat them like flowers – separate the leaves and store them in a glass of water.

And I agree – buying lose fruit and veg has the added advantage of reducing food waste; you only buy what you need and there are no bruised surprises in the bottom of a sweaty plastic bag!

Bring on the plastic bag free towns and markets I say – I would welcome it over here!

Mrs Green’s last blog post..Zero waste flowers from Henry and Jayne – perfect for Mrs Green’s Birthday!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 21 May 2009 03:33:03 +0000

…its sooo easy to whip up a bunch of different sized bags for the grocery. Flour sacks make great ones for greens and any kind of lightweight muslin is wonderful too…especially when you don’t want to add any extra weight at the check out. I use mine for everything, including bulk items such as grains, nuts, flours…If you want something really pretty…check out quilt shops…fat quarters are a cinch to turn into bags and the colors and designs are endless….

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:47:30 +0000

I agree it’s not responsible to be so hooked on plastic. I also understand that the oceans are full of it as well. Good ideas on alternative food storage.

By: DIY Claire

DIY Claire — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:48:14 +0000

They started charging me 5 pence to use a plastic bag at my supermarket. So I have stopped using them.

I need to get a good cotton bag. There is one that can fold so small it fits in a handbag. So no excuse for forgetting it.