Five for September

Well last month I didn’t do so good on my “quest for driving less “. I only managed to not drive or ride in a car only 5 days out of the entire month.  Somehow I even managed to find a reason to need to drive even when I was sick with the flu. I’m a little disappointed with myself…

In October I really hope to do better, and drive less. I’m setting a goal of 10 days of no driving, now let’s see if I can get it done!

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Changes in Garbage

While I’m still a little new on making sure that our recyclables make their way to the bi-monthly drop offs, I have already noticed a BIG difference. Most weeks we only put one single bin of trash out for the weekly pick-up. Sadly, it used to be 2-3. I’m very proud of the changes that our family has made, and I want to do more. I’ve been busy researching composting. It would be a great way to further cut down on our garbage, and it would help out our garden next year too.

I’m also happy to report that my hubby has started recycling at his workplace. I think that is just too cool, and a great way to help out too! I wish that more local businesses would do the same. Maybe one day we’ll have curb-side recycling pick-up, a girl can dream…

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Recycling Day

Yay for Recycling Day!

After many phone calls, and online searches we finally found the super secret locations offering bi-monthly recycling. Today we are taking our filled bins to Wal-Mart. Although we can’t recycle it all locally, we can recycle Paper, Plastic, and Aluminum, and I think that it is a great start.

James filled an entire bin in his office, and Thade has been helping with the sorting downstairs. The only downside to today is that it is pouring outside, so we’ll be out in the rainy weather for a bit. I had better go  load up my car, and get to the store.

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