Any non-sinensis Camellia used for tea?
merrybookwyrm
10 years ago
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Comments (70)Thank you if you take time to read this. I'm not perfect "but" have made conscientious strides in this area of environmental ease where I can (home, camping versus take out). If I can change one mindset from disposable to reusable, it's a step forward. For use at home I have inexpensive everyday plates plus better china that can accommodate gatherings up to 20. I purchased inexpensive reusable utensils and have a mix of glassware and plastic glasses used for both indoors and outdoors. Honestly if something breaks (and it has), it's just stuff, keep the memory of the special dish, move on, perspective. For camping, we do bring paper plates but our group has switched to reusable serviceware for most of our needs. We try to wash the plastic solo-type cups for more uses (refer to not perfect above). I don't have as much of an issue with the use of paper as I do with "disposable" plastic. When you throw out "disposable" plastic plates and utensils (both Solo brand and other), what exactly do you think is happening with them? Where do you think they are going? (http://recyclenation.com/2015/03/how-to-recycle-solo-cups). Serviceware and utensils labeled as biodegradable have to go to a commercial composting facility and if your area doesn't have one, putting them out to the curb for recycling means they go into the landfill. People think they can be tossed in their home compost pile but they need more heat to break down than your backyard compost can produce (Google it). If you have a huge gathering you don't want to rent dishes for, then I understand the benefit of paper but please don't buy plastic! There is a cost and environmental savings in purchasing inexpensive reusable serviceware versus purchasing disposable every time you need them. If you buy disposable because you can't be bothered to wash them or it's just easier for faster clean up, that's another issue entirely. I'm aware of the water being used for washing versus where we are putting our garbage. You have to weigh the pros and cons for yourself. We only have so much land space and the ocean (and lakes) should not be a dumping ground but sadly is. It's also difficult to envision this from the convenience of our kitchens. It only takes a bit of awareness and conscience to make a better choice....See MoreHousehold "Subscription" Services - Do you use them?
Comments (40)I have almost everything delivered directly to my home by a service called Fresh Direct. For years I dragged products from store shelves to shopping cart to check out counter, back to shopping cart, to trunk of my car, into my home, onto counters, and finally, to their proper storage places around the house. As I also required meats without antibiotics, seafood that was not farm raised, produce without pesticides, etc., shopping in special stores was a major chore. Then I discovered Fresh Direct!! I order everything (almost) that I need directly on line where the selection is huge, pick the day and time of delivery that works for my busy schedule, pay either directly from my checking account or use a credit card, and then simply unpack everything that is delivered right in my kitchen. WHAT A JOY!! If there is any product that does not meet my standards, the personnel working at this company are sure to either issue a credit or send a replacement in a timely manner. The delivery men are efficient, friendly and always on time. I chose to pay a minimal delivery membership fee rather than the $5.00 per delivery charge which saves me a great deal of money, as I order frequently. What a terrific service!! Wish I had this when my children were small, I was working a full time job and food shopping had to be a family excursion each Friday afternoon. I have been using this service now for several years and recommend it to everyone I know....See MoreI want to use laminate for my kitchen and bath counters, but everyone
Comments (63)I LOVE this seamless sink. It looks amazing! 3 years ago when we redid our kitchen in our old house I discovered this laminate. I actually ran the kitchens dept at HD and we had a display for this but the laminate fabricator we uses didn't know how to do it!?!? So idk why we even had it on display. I ended up with granite because I got a really great deal. Now we have moved South and inherited tired, discolored cherry finish cabinets that look pink to me and granite that the seller put in to help sell the house, the pattern of which would not have been my choice. And my husband already chipped it with a Le Creuset pot. The worst part about it is they installed a 4inch granite backsplash. I hate that. There is no tile backsplash now and I detest the look of a tile backsplash that sits on top of a countertop backsplash. I think it looks like a cheap afterthought. I like tile backsplash down to the countertop. I doubt spending 3k on granite would even pay off on resale here. So once again I am planning a kitchen reno and hoping for a beautiful Wilsonart laminate counter like the one above but I really love that seamless sink. I hope to find someone in the Charlotte area who can do this....See MorePOLL: Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products?
Comments (89)I like Method. I use the hand soap, all purpose cleaner and bathroom cleaner. Gave up on Bounce years ago when I discovered that it made me itch like crazy. I can't breath with Fantastic. 401 is much better for me, but I only use that on heavily greasy items because Method failed. I am sensitive to certain perfumes. Back in the '70's I loved Charlie perfume, until I realized that it was making me hyperventilate. These days, I almost never wear perfume (I mean one or two nights a year, and it's very light) because so many people are allergic to the scents. Only use deodorant and Johnson's Baby Powder (non-talc) the rest of the time. Since getting granite counter tops for the first time ever, will switch to a spray bottle filled with water and a few drops of Dawn....See Moremerrybookwyrm
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