Bringing Your Own Bags Not Always Easy At Publix
You may remember that last year I brought my own bags to Publix and had a weird experience in which my Publix cashier could not comprehend for the life of her why someone would not want to waste plastic bags. Turns out, my experience was nothing compared to what local resident Alex recently experienced: Hi Rebecca, I normally do most of my produce shopping at the farmer’s market but I...
Read MoreI BYOB’d Black Friday
This past Friday is a famous day. Known across the country as Black Friday, it’s the big shopping day of the year. In response, activists against consumerism informally re-named the day Buy Nothing Day. Many of my fellow greenies take part in the latter. And I’m sure many may be sad to hear that I participate in Black Friday. I don’t come home with two truckloads full of...
Read MoreYesterday’s Trip to Publix
Yesterday I went for a walk in the evening. On my way out the door, I decided to walk to the Publix and back, so that I could pick up some bananas. So, I headed back into the house, grabbed some money and a used grocery bag, and then hit the street. The walk was easier than I thought, and the temperature at that hour was pretty pleasant. While at the store, I also picked up a loaf of bread &...
Read MoreIt’s a step in the right direction…
Target bags give us some ideas on how to reuse their plastic shopping bags. Ideally, a bag needs to be used 11 times before it makes the production worthwhile. I like the care package padding idea. Shipping something? Make a bunch of plastic bag balls instead of styrofoam peanuts or foam. (Old newspaper also works great.) It’s not perfect, but thanks, Target. It’s a step in the right...
Read MoreA-Z Disposal & Donation Guide
A – Z Disposal & Donation Guide for Miami, Miami-Dade County, and South Florida This guide is meant to help residents learn how to dispose of items properly, as well as provide ideas on where to donate items that may still have further use for another individual. Updates to this list will be continuous. For additions, deletions, and corrections, please contact:...
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