tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post6723646504601187477..comments2024-03-27T13:06:10.548-05:00Comments on Mr. Micawber's Recipe for Happiness: Recycling Socks and Sugar BagsMrs. Micawberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-21331640195321638752017-02-02T16:39:19.740-06:002017-02-02T16:39:19.740-06:00Ingenious, socks as wrist warmers. I like your ide...Ingenious, socks as wrist warmers. I like your ideas. We try to avoid plastics but it is not easy with all that pre-packed food. It is small actions like yours that will save the planet, I am sure of it. xChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-17835012124680096642017-02-02T15:51:08.027-06:002017-02-02T15:51:08.027-06:00Found your blog today and enjoyed reading it very ...Found your blog today and enjoyed reading it very much. Great tips for socks that I hadn't thought of. I'll be back. ♥Pammy Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14450773871543490672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-67772958142801802082017-02-02T13:36:35.530-06:002017-02-02T13:36:35.530-06:00Great post Sue and very timely for me. I am thinki...Great post Sue and very timely for me. I am thinking of writing something similar. <br />I love your tips and those scones look Yummy. Sugar comes in paper or thin plastic bags here, but I will look out for some thick ones to re-use.<br />Jacquie xJacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05070925194308020019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-25113399234934402022017-02-02T12:37:09.803-06:002017-02-02T12:37:09.803-06:00These are great ideas! I use a few of them and al...These are great ideas! I use a few of them and also darn socks whenever possible. We end up recycling much more than goes in the garbage bin. That's a very good feeling.<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-79853450857841549332017-02-02T06:02:17.970-06:002017-02-02T06:02:17.970-06:00Great ideas Sue, I don't use plastic if I can ...Great ideas Sue, I don't use plastic if I can help it and collect all manner of containers for re-use, the trouble is when I open my cupboard everything comes falling out on top of me but how can you throw them away, they WILL come in useful one day. 😊Xxlindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139295265567390855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-45603889974858521592017-02-02T00:09:40.061-06:002017-02-02T00:09:40.061-06:00I use glass containers to store leftovers in the r...I use glass containers to store leftovers in the refrigerator. I started by using glass jars from pickles, mayonnaise, etc. Then I asked for glass storage containers for my birthday and Christmas. These have plastic lids that keep them airtight. They go through the dishwasher and are still fine after 4 years of use. I went onto our local 'freecycle' site and requested canning jars. I was able to acquire 3 boxes of them. I'm using those to store rice and other things in the pantry and refrigerator.<br />We have a large recycle can in our kitchen with Recycle written on it so it is easy for people to actually recycle.<br />weavinfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479719533728863947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-39330676257512830922017-02-01T23:42:14.351-06:002017-02-01T23:42:14.351-06:00Wow, Sue! You've given me a number of great i...Wow, Sue! You've given me a number of great ideas! I've been away from your blog for too long. It has been the craziest year for me with a lot of traveling. Thanks for visiting mine ~ it was a delightful surprise! Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-21481040060343647912017-02-01T23:30:22.219-06:002017-02-01T23:30:22.219-06:00I use reusable shopping bags. I guess I'm not...I use reusable shopping bags. I guess I'm not very creative in this department. ((hugs)), Teresa :-) Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-14510676623535730402017-02-01T22:18:47.248-06:002017-02-01T22:18:47.248-06:00Sugar comes in paper bags here. Any idea, what to ...Sugar comes in paper bags here. Any idea, what to do with them? :-) Babajezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14538344149217844113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-44399135928554573542017-02-01T22:12:40.994-06:002017-02-01T22:12:40.994-06:00It's always nice to read you! I remember weari...It's always nice to read you! I remember wearing cuffs while playing outside when I was in kindergarten in the later sixties. That was before everybody had a washing machine and piles and piles of clothing. :-) The goal for me isn't just recycling but cutting back in "things", which is easier if you haven't much money. Cooking from scratch doesn't need as much package ... I do not take any plastic bags in any store (my 2017 resolution). Even if it means I can't buy everything I wanted, or have to carry the stuff in pockets, hands, under my armpits, on my head ... because I left my shopping tote at home or in the car. It's fun though! :-) I started wearing black and dark grey sweaters during the heating period due to soot and ashes. :-) Babajezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14538344149217844113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-82310469204959041442017-02-01T21:13:11.281-06:002017-02-01T21:13:11.281-06:00Great ideas Sue and isn't it a good feeling to...Great ideas Sue and isn't it a good feeling to recycle - I drive my husband mad doing it but once you start, it just is SO sensible for our earth, not to mention pockets. I actually enjoy thinking up ways to reuse and reckon you do too. Guess we are just "down-to-earth" folk. So glad to have discovered you and your site - happy days and cheers. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08916746899479427045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-1019646346705566942017-02-01T18:37:22.756-06:002017-02-01T18:37:22.756-06:00What great ideas. Thank you. :) Wishing you a lov...What great ideas. Thank you. :) Wishing you a lovely day sweet friend. ((hugs)). Stitchy Mc Floss https://www.blogger.com/profile/00562041622656969121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-57216666229029987132017-02-01T17:43:47.089-06:002017-02-01T17:43:47.089-06:00I already use old socks to dust with, but I like t...I already use old socks to dust with, but I like the idea of using them as cuff covers when cooking.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-33256427586848694862017-02-01T17:17:10.173-06:002017-02-01T17:17:10.173-06:00Oh, and of course, we recycle everything we can......Oh, and of course, we recycle everything we can...glass, tin cans, paper, Styrofoam, 1 and 2 plastic, all we can!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-73506335703937535102017-02-01T17:15:22.955-06:002017-02-01T17:15:22.955-06:00Richard saves the Styrofoam that comes with meat a...Richard saves the Styrofoam that comes with meat and uses it underneath flower pots. (And the computer made that Styrofoam with a capital letter, how funny!)<br />Anything that comes in glass jars...I save the jars to use for storage, or else I recycle the glass. Glass is easily recyclable but I wonder how many recycle it? Glass is forever, I think, from what I have read.<br />You are such a wonderful person for this planet, I am glad to know you!<br />Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.com