tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216505073309810957.post9034761922304058316..comments2011-01-03T07:01:08.060-08:00Comments on Green Berks - Join the Conversation: Ways to Reduce Plastic ConsumptionBerks Conservancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17068144043291514430noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216505073309810957.post-58183670557152766562010-10-18T04:36:33.136-07:002010-10-18T04:36:33.136-07:00Great article.Reducing plastic consumption helps a...Great article.Reducing plastic consumption helps a lot on our environment.I personally bring basket when going to market. As much as possible, we avoid using plastics at home.plumbing supplieshttp://www.bes.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216505073309810957.post-63158899998050117462010-09-02T20:25:26.721-07:002010-09-02T20:25:26.721-07:00Reuse the plastic baggies that bread or newspapers...Reuse the plastic baggies that bread or newspapers come in for anything from snack bags, xmas ornaments packing material, pet waste disposal, etc. You already bought the plastic, be sure to reuse it!Kristina Dittusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216505073309810957.post-33404908506879609212010-08-18T16:09:12.822-07:002010-08-18T16:09:12.822-07:00No more fake plastic ta-tas. What mother nature ma...No more fake plastic ta-tas. What mother nature makes, the world takes!Mr. Continentalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216505073309810957.post-7621335886343688542010-08-13T22:58:37.018-07:002010-08-13T22:58:37.018-07:00Drinking water is a great thrist quencher; however...Drinking water is a great thrist quencher; however, when it comes in plastic it is costly not only to the pocketbook, but also to the environment. <br /><br />...so when purchasing a refrigerator, make sure it comes with a water purifier/water/ice dispenser.<br /><br />Presto! No more water purchased in plastic bottles. <br /><br />For on-the-go activities, buy a metal water container.Patnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216505073309810957.post-18958457649042699752010-08-13T13:31:38.576-07:002010-08-13T13:31:38.576-07:00In additon to doing the above suggestions,I wash o...In additon to doing the above suggestions,I wash out the zip lock plasctic baggies I use to store items in the refrigerator and freezer. My son made a stand years ago so I can hang them upside down to drain out the water after rinsing. They can be used over and over again.<br />Another way I save is to wash out those plastic gallon milk bottles and then pour my dehumidifier water into them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216505073309810957.post-50154167401991069712010-08-13T12:46:26.495-07:002010-08-13T12:46:26.495-07:00Pam- Anytime you have a choice, purchase an item w...Pam- Anytime you have a choice, purchase an item with less plastic packaging. Look to avoid blister packs and buy items that are loose.Pamhttp://dejazzd.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216505073309810957.post-90491734689193029802010-08-13T11:41:20.337-07:002010-08-13T11:41:20.337-07:00Let's face it, plastic is everywhere. A major...Let's face it, plastic is everywhere. A majority of the items we purchase usually come in standard "plastic". Recycling is an awesome thing. And if plastic is purchased, it can be recycled in you own home, before being recycled out of your home. Soda/water bottles can be turned in to gardening tools. Such as a digger or plant starter for indoors. Simply cut the bottle in half,Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216505073309810957.post-90379496447861726472010-08-13T08:07:42.492-07:002010-08-13T08:07:42.492-07:00Rather than adding to your trash by throwing away ...Rather than adding to your trash by throwing away plastic packaging, use it to hold your trash. The plastic wrapping around large quantity paper towels and toilet paper can be used as liners for a standard size kitchen trash basket. Ditto for dry cleaning bags--just tie a small knot in the bag to close the hanger opening. Pet food and cat litter bags make great trash bags for heavy or sharp Roxannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11286142731489010601noreply@blogger.com