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What’s the Weirdest Thing You Do to Save the Planet?

Posted by rebecca

16 Apr

Do you keep a worm composter in your kitchen? Or better yet—have a composting toilet? Do you power your toaster with a bicycle? Live in an ice cave all winter long with no heating to speak of? In celebration of Earth day, share your wackiest deeds that help out the planet!

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9 Responses for "What’s the Weirdest Thing You Do to Save the Planet?"

TopHat April 16th, 2010 at 10:43 am 1
Our local recycling place doesn’t take most plastics or glass, so for the past year, we’ve been saving up all our glass and the plastics that can’t be recycled and when we move in 2 weeks, we’ll recycle it in our new city where those are acceptable. It feels kind of silly that we’re doing that- and using up some of our precious Uhaul space for recyclables, but I can’t imagine all of that just sitting in a landfill.
Kyla April 18th, 2010 at 8:45 pm 2
When my husband gets lazy and forgets day after day to haul the recycling to our apartment’s bins, I still can’t bring myself to throw away recyclables so I just keep stacking plastic and glass and paper on top of itself in the small box until he decides he’s finally going to take it out.
BB April 19th, 2010 at 2:00 pm 3
I save all those little rubber bands and twist ties that come with produce. I can’t throw them away!
Larisa April 20th, 2010 at 10:37 am 4
We are fortunate to have recycling and compost bins at work. However, even though they are right next to the trash, people don’t read the signs and chuck everything in the trash can. I go through it once or twice a day and pull out any recyclable or compostable items that aren’t too yucky, and move them to the proper bin. I recently found out I’m not the only one here who does that!
Jillian April 22nd, 2010 at 5:23 am 5
My mother recycles all the beer bottles and cans she drinks, but shes not an alcohlic dont worry, and keeps all the bottle tops to collect
LIL E April 22nd, 2010 at 5:30 am 6
my mom saves the little coke tabs and i crush and save the aluminum cans then i take them in to the recycling center to make a little extra cash.
Kellie @ Greenhab April 22nd, 2010 at 10:38 am 7
After canning fruits or veggies, I let the huge pot of water cool, then use it to water plants. I guess it’s not all that weird, but my husband always gives me a funny look. Why waste all that water?!
Celeste April 22nd, 2010 at 9:47 pm 8
We have the philosophy “if it’s yellow, let it mellow” in our bathrooms. It may mean more frequent toilet cleanings though…
Kathya May 1st, 2010 at 7:05 am 9
i recycle every single tag of new clothing as well as the plastic strings that attaches to the new garment. if i pop them too hard and fly away then i got nuts until i find it.