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I feel like if you're using a lot of disposable plastic bags in your day to day life, you've gotta do something sustainable to make up for it. Like using bamboo toilet paper or eco friendly cat litter or something, yknow

Honestly I exaggerate for comedic effect, while I DO routinely use ziplock bags to hold spaghetti I cook maybe once a month and the bag itself is usually for freezer storage. I actually throw out maybe one bag a week? I DO hate washing plates and tupperware and junk but that usually just means I eat sandwiches without a plate.

I agree though that needless waste should be avoided, and I do avoid it- biodegradable bags and recyclables, empty butter tubs used to store leftovers, etc.

This said, though, not applicable necessarily for myself but for a lot of others- I feel that it's importat to remember that there are many people who legitimately NEED things like plastic straws, or catheters, or pre-packaged foods

And the idea that that's a moral failing that individuals need to personally make up for when a single billionaire blows out more CO2 in a long weekend than I will in my whole life on a superjet meet-cute in the Bolivian rainforest between humvee drag races funded by the river-polluting textiles plants they planted in a third world country to avoid EPA laws and give an entire village stillbirths and stomach cancer is an idea that those very same bigwigs have spent a LOT of time and money investing in planting in the public psyche.

Like- Glass bottles are infinitely recyclable, so why are so many drinks in plastic now? Loads of drinks manufacturers used to buy them back and clean them for re-use, so why did they stop? If they chose to make something out of a limited and environmentally irresponsible material, why is it my failing to track down a correct process of disposal for them? What if there are none in my area? Do I lobby for more recycling plants in my area? Do I set aside some of my limited time outside the pain factory of my job- which I have more than one of, thanks to rising costs of things just like that drink I just emptied- to properly dispose of this company's waste FOR them?

Say coca-cola just rolled up to your town and started dumping millions of empty plastic bottles in the street, going, "wow, you should really think about building and staffing a recycling depot, it would be really shameful of you to just put these in the trash." When companies purposefully use materials with limited lifespans- because yes, even plastic can only be reused so many times- and tell you it's your own fault if it harms the environment- that's essentially what they're doing, just with more steps.

Yes, its important to be as environmentally concious as we can in our day to day life, but responsible sustainability is not catholicism. We don't get good boy points from our lord and savior Captain Planet every time the average low-income household gathers together to hold hands and repent for a single-use plastic that allows them to access something they need.

Entire families could eat trees and shit dead lithium batteries for years and still not do as much damage to the planet as an average dye plant or braindead celebrity does in a week just for fun, and I'm mad about it

...this went on longer than intended.

TL/DR: DO recycle and minimize waste, but don't beat yourself up over the little waste you can't avoid, and follow the money.

EDIT: Part 2

#I swear to god if any one of you in the notes calls me terminally online or pretends I'm saying you can just dump bags in the ocean #Yes definitely do your best to live sustainably #But also #You personally are not killing pandas #Unless you are in which case please stop #We put too much money into pandas but let them go in peace #Go do some yoga #Sorry if this is a lot but I have a friend with OCD who has legit panic attacks over stuff like this #Like they have to throw out a ripped plastic grocery bag they've had for six years instead of using it to weave yard furniture or smthn #And they'd go into a spiral about killing the planet #So like #I have strong feelings now

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andsewingishalfthebattle · 7 months ago

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SiliNOT! Testing and Review

Since I run a lot of casting workshops, I've had several people in the costuming/maker community ask me my opinion on SiliNOT!, a relatively new product advertised as a budget- and eco-friendly moldmaking alternative to silicone, urethane, and other single-use materials.

I finally bought a couple of bottles to play with, so I did a test project. My experience and findings are below! (It's not a recipe blog, but if you want to skip the play-by-play and get to the TL;DR, it's under the big "In Summary" header near the bottom.)

First, if you aren't familiar with this material, SiliNOT! is a remeltable, reusable medium for making molds. Though its exact ingredients are not disclosed, it purports to nontoxic, food-safe, and compostable. It melts in a household microwave or double boiler and solidifies at room temperature (or in a refrigerator/freezer for faster results). The website is https://silinot.com/.

(I am not an affiliate, and have no connection to this company apart from having made one retail purchase from them. I just have a lot of casting experience and like trying out new products.)

The Positive Original

I’m still in the middle of a Vincent Valentine build, so I decided to test the SiliNOT! on his custom buttons. My original is a stack of various nonporous materials: an antique (probably Bakelite) coat button, an epoxy resin dome I cast using a mold I already had in my library, and some engraved Worbla’s Pearly Art for the raised detail. The button shanks won’t be added until the final casting, so the original can be mounted flat for the moldmaking process.

Sample Worbla on the left; completed button stack on the right:

The Mold

I built the mold container the same way I do for silicone pours, with the flat back of the button fixed to a styrene plate and a cylinder (actually a small paper cup with the bottom cut off) surrounding it for the walls. The lip of the cup is sealed all the way around with Monster Clay to prevent leaks.

Heating and Pouring

The SiliNOT! didn’t take long at all to heat up; I did maybe four or five 20-second bursts before it was completely fluid. The bottle does get rather warm, so hand protection isn’t a bad idea. If you have heat-resistant gloves, you can use those; I was working in my kitchen (yay for nontoxic stuff!), so I just grabbed an oven mitt with a silicone grip.

The melted SiliNOT! looks a bit like Luke Skywalker’s blue milk. It’s about the consistency of a yogurt smoothie and likes to pour in a thicker stream compared to silicone. While silicone can be stretched into a thin ribbon for delicate pours or chemically thinned with solvent for really tricky jobs, SiliNOT!'s viscosity is dependent on temperature and never seems to get quite as thin as silicone.

I’d automatically made my mold compact to conserve material (not really a concern with a reusable moldmaking material like SiliNOT!, but after using silicone for more than a decade, I’ve trained myself to be as efficient as possible), so the walls of my mold container were only about half or three quarters of an inch from my object. Because the target was so narrow, I found it difficult to accurately fill from the lowest area of the mold with the SiliNOT! The heavier pour also means more air can get trapped in or under the material.

Bubbles are one of the areas in which SiliNOT! is decidedly inferior to silicone. SiliNOT! has higher viscosity, so bubbles don’t want to rise to the surface without vigorous tapping, which can distort the mold edges or affect leveling depending on your mold container. The bubbles that do make their way to the surface are difficult to pop, even when poked with a sharp implement. Heat gun degassing doesn’t have much effect.

Since the bubble surface cools and skins over quickly, I actually had to use a tool and scoop some large bubbles completely out of the mold to allow the surface to level. Critically, the SiliNOT! is opaque, so you can’t spot bubbles clinging to the surface of your original. (This is why my first mold was a reject, and I had to repour. More on that below.)

Hardening

Once the surface had set, I carefully moved the mold into the refrigerator to cool faster. Here’s another area where some types of silicone can have an advantage: I typically use fast-curing Smooth-On products (because I always have random quantities left to use up after our casting workshops), so I rarely have to wait more than half an hour for a silicone mold to cure, regardless of its size or mass.

The SiliNOT! has to chill completely before handling, though, and discharging that amount of heat requires a fair amount of time even in a cool environment. My mold was pretty small, maybe 2 1/2” wide by 1” deep, and it still took around 40 minutes to cool completely. A larger, deeper mold could hold considerably more energy in the center, and might have to be left in the freezer for a couple of hours before use.

Demolding the Original

When the mold was completely chilled, I removed it from the refrigerator and popped it off the plastic plate I’d used for the base of the mold. The texture was very different from what I’d expected: Unlike other meltable materials (Monster Clay, et al.) that have a firm surface when cool, the SiliNOT! remains tacky, which means it promptly collects any debris that crosses its path. In my case, this meant I had to pick dog hair off the surface throughout the casting process (and I don’t want to think about what would happen if glitter had contaminated the work space).

I’d used a paper cup for my mold walls, which usually works fine with fast-curing silicone. But the SiliNOT! must have a high oil content, because the cup absorbed some of it:

Lesson learned; use only nonporous containers with this stuff.

The SiliNOT!! really wanted to cling to the edges of my original, so I had to go slow at first to avoid tearing the thin flanges of the mold off. However, it did demold nicely from the smooth surfaces, and preserved texture very well. You can see the Worbla pebbling and the engraving channels clearly in the mold (as well as some dust and dog hair, because I made the mistake of setting it down briefly):

Unfortunately, as you can see, a large bubble had stuck to my original and created a pit in the mold, so I decided to do a second mold pour. I figured I’d tear up the failed mold and put the pieces back in the bottle to remelt… and discovered I couldn’t. The mold would stretch and twist, but not tear. It also seemed to return to its original shape relatively faithfully. Here’s a video of me manhandling the mold:

As you can see, the SiliNOT! has much better stretch and recovery than many silicone products (there are silicones that stretch well -- some of the Dragon Skin products come to mind -- but they’re not typically marketed for moldmaking). This means it’s likely well suited to casting objects with moderate undercuts or oddly-shaped bits that need the mold to stretch during demolding.

You can cut the SiliNOT! easily with scissors, which is the recommended method for getting it back in the bottle when you’re ready to remelt.

Take Two

Using what I’d learned from the first pour, I did the second one inside a hard plastic ramekin. This gave me a bit more room to pour into the floor of the mold, reducing the bubble risk, and also eliminated the porous paper cup that had absorbed oil. I still had the issue with bubbles that didn’t want to pop, but there were fewer of them this time.

The ramekin made for a much cleaner mold, buuuuut there was ANOTHER BUBBLE right in the middle of the design. >.<

Take Three

Lather, rinse, repeat. Or in this case, melt, pour, chill.

This time I heated the SiliNOT! as much as I dared and did the absolute slowest, narrowest pour I could manage, giving the air extra time to escape as the mold was filled from the bottom. The risk with stringing out the pour like this is that in a thinner stream, the heat escapes faster, leading to uneven viscosity as the liquid fills the mold. I don’t think that’s a major problem for this particular piece, but it’s something to pay attention to as regards leveling and degassing, especially for larger molds that will take longer to fill.

The result of pour three:

/siiiiigh/ Well, at least the bubbles are smaller, this time. They may not show up enough to matter in the final cast. I’ll give it a try.

Casting

I had leftover workshop resin that was getting on toward the end of its shelf life, so I used Smooth-On Smooth-Cast 300 for my initial resin trial. It’s an opaque white resin with about a 10-minute cure time (the fast turnaround is why we use it for workshops).

Before pouring, I had to do a little mold cleanup where the SiliNOT! had managed to sneak under the edge of the Worbla (I think I’d loosened the corner of the star from prying it out of so many molds), but since the SiliNOT! stretches so well, it was pretty easy to invert it to get little scissors down into the bottom of the depression.

For the first cast, I didn’t use anything but the resin in order to get a baseline. Ideally I’d like to cold cast or dye the resin so I don’t have to worry about paint chipping, but since I’m doing a trial here (and need multiple buttons anyway) I figured some plain white extras wouldn’t hurt.

So, my first cast…

…smacked into a big problem, which I probably should have seen coming: The resin I’m using is a fast cure formula, which means it discharges a fair amount of heat as it's going through that rapid chemical reaction -- enough heat to melt the SiliNOT!, as it turned out. When I tried to demold it (after giving it a few extra minutes beyond label time to be sure it was done), the surface of the mold had melted to the resin and even embedded itself in a few places. It’s difficult to see the resin detail in the photos (my camera went into white balance panic mode with all the shades of white and blue), but you can see how pitted the formerly-smooth mold surface is.

In fairness to the SiliNOT!, the bottle does say that you should put the mold in the freezer for half an hour before casting high-temperature materials. But I assumed high-temperature material was something like candle wax or melted chocolate, rather than ordinary resin. (And the mold had just come out of the refrigerator.)

So, on to pour FOUR of the SiliNOT! mold…

Take Four

NGL, this is getting a little old. >.<

Fourth mold definitely needed some cleanup around the edges, and there are still a couple of tiny bubbles I can’t seem to get rid of, but it’s good enough for a test. (I’m starting to despair of using these for actual production, given how many times I’ve had to redo the molds because of bubbles...)

Deep in the recesses of my basement, I found some transparent epoxy resin with a 24-hour cure time -- much slower and lower-temperature than the Smooth-Cast. Since it cures clear, I went ahead and mixed in some metallic powder pigment on the off chance that I get a usable button out of this one. I had excess resin after mixing, so I poured that into my first mold, which has a bubble in the design but is otherwise fine. Two test pieces are better than one, right?

Results

Here are the results of the slow-curing resin out of mold #4:

Finally, a (mostly) clean cast!

As you can see, the detail reproduction is excellent -- certainly on par with the pulls from the silicone mold I ended up making while waiting on this set to cure (purely for time reasons; I couldn’t afford five days to cast the buttons using slow-curing resin, and with a silicone mold and fast-curing resin I could get them all done within a couple of hours).

However, you can also see a few spots where bits of the SiliNOT! embedded themselves in the final cast. Part of that may be due to design flaw in the original; I didn’t want to glue anything permanently to the antique button, and that resulted in a tiny gap between the button and the resin hemisphere. Silicone has enough strength to resist tearing out in that kind of area, but apparently the SiliNOT! doesn’t. The bits of mold around the outer edge seem to have stuck just to be difficult, as there was no structural reason for those to have become embedded in the resin. This means the mold could be damaged by successive casts, reducing its usable life and accuracy.

Still, the mold definitely produced decent results for a first cast, and a different shape might not have had as much of a problem with tearing off mold parts. The slow-curing resin is a bit of a limitation, but not a unique one (I use this same epoxy resin for any glass-clear casts I do, and only use the Smooth-Cast 300 for opaque items or things I need very quickly). I don’t personally use UV resin, but I’d be curious to learn how it performs with the SiliNOT!

IN SUMMARY:

Here’s the TL;DR on SiliNOT!

Pros

Cost effectiveness. This is the most obvious advantage of SiliNOT! over silicone; it’s (theoretically) infinitely reusable, and even with natural attrition/inevitable contamination from use, you can likely get over a hundred pours out of a bottle. That's a lot cheaper per use than silicone.

Non-toxicity. SiliNOT! is touted as food contact-safe, so you don’t have to panic if you get it on your skin or kitchen counters. While platinum-cure silicone is also relatively harmless (some varieties are labeled for food or life casting), other common moldmaking materials such as tin-cure silicone or urethane are not. (NOTE: Since the company is very hush-hush about what actually makes up the SiliNOT! secret formula, I do not know if it might release any vapors or fumes that would be irritating or harmful to pet birds. In general, I advise not doing any kind of casting around birds.)

Eco-friendliness. This is the biggest draw for me personally: Given the number of casting workshops I run and all the things I sell commercially, I have constant guilt about the amount of waste I generate for creative projects. In most areas of life I’m an aggressive reduce/reuse/recycler and try to use organic materials instead of synthetics whenever possible, so a mold that’s reusable and compostable is very appealing.

Ease of use. It’s honestly pretty hard to mess this up -- just microwave according to the directions and pour. No measuring, no A/B mixture, no concerns about chemical contamination from latex or sulfur, etc.

Shelf life. Unlike silicones, which have a shelf life of anywhere from six months to three years depending on storage conditions, the SiliNOT! purports to be shelf-stable. It's compostable, so don’t bury it in your yard, but otherwise it appears that it could be kept on hand for years.

Cons

Bubbles. Honestly the most irritating thing about this stuff for me. I’m used to being able to see bubbles forming as I pour, tap them to the surface, and remove them. The fact that I poured four molds of the same object and never once got one without bubbles is super irritating.

Stickiness. I’m not a big fan of the tacky surface texture, and while I haven’t done any cold casting yet, I can imagine that it would be very difficult to clean out any pigment or mica powder that got where you didn’t want it. I probably wouldn’t use this for any kind of cold casting that required isolated colored areas or changing colors between casts.

Set time. The SiliNOT! may take longer to cool than a fast silicone would to cure when dealing with larger molds, so it’s not ideal for projects with a really tight turnaround. (But cosplayers would never be casting something the night before a con, right? We always plan ahead and never, ever procrastinate!)

Library life. The SiliNOT! may or may not structurally degrade over time the way urethane, latex, and tin cure silicones do, but I noticed even in my very limited casts that it was prone to having tiny bits of the mold (particularly at edges) stick and pull off. While I keep most of my platinum silicone molds for years and reuse them, I don’t feel that the SiliNOT! molds would hold up to repeated casting, and they’re far more sensitive to ambient temperature, so they’re probably best used for short term only. (I also wonder about the possibility of oil leaching out in long-term storage.)

Comparative Ranking

Ranking it against other mold-making materials, I’d place SiliNOT! below platinum-cure silicone in terms of performance, but maybe somewhere in the neighborhood of urethane and tin-cure silicone. It's definitely superior to latex. (Though to be honest, I'd rank Play-Doh above latex. I hate working with that stuff.)

Factoring in cost and environmental impact, it beats out urethane and tin-cure silicone. I'm still not sure if I'd rank it above platinum-cure silicone, though... Silicone costs much more and isn't eco-friendly, but the performance and lifespan is significantly better, so it still makes more sense for some projects.

Alginate is another type of material entirely, but in some ways SiliNOT! is comparable to it -- both are more cost-effective than silicone, both are biodegradable, both are skin safe, and both have long shelf lives. But SiliNOT! is easier to use for beginners than alginate, which has to be mixed to the right consistency and has an extremely short lifespan once poured.

Overall, I would recommend SiliNOT! for:

People who want accurate, non-shrinking molds but don’t have the budget for platinum-cure silicone

People who are committed to eliminating waste from single-use materials, and are willing to trade off a little performance for a more eco-friendly material

Projects with smooth surfaces and no indentations/sharp edges/undercuts where bubbles might stick (e.g. cabochons; simple geometric forms)

Projects where you need only one or two casts of something, rather than many casts from the same mold

Casting oddly-shaped pieces around which the mold needs to stretch in order to demold

Use with slow-curing resins that do not generate much heat

I would NOT recommend SiliNOT! for:

Extremely complex or detailed pieces, or pieces with a lot of surface texture that bubbles might stick to

Two-part molds

Projects requiring many identical casts out of the same mold

Molds that you intend to add to your library for future or repeat casting

Use with fast-curing resins, melted wax, melted Monster Clay, or any other material that emits heat

Cold casting with precise color application

My Overall Opinion

It's... okay? I will almost certainly keep SiliNOT! in my toolkit for certain specific applications. It's MUCH cheaper over the long term, I love the idea of recycling mold material, and there are some projects for which it will likely perform very well (those listed in the above bullet points). I will also admit that three days of working with it does not constitute a comprehensive familiarity with the product, and it might be the sort of thing that you get better at working with after more practice. (Just learning how to eliminate bubbles would go a long way toward making me adopt this for more projects!)

However, I don't quite buy the "better than silicone" tagline. It's definitely more difficult to get a perfect result, and there are some projects for which platinum-cure silicone is always going to be more reliable (e.g. high-temperature casting, mass production, large-scale life casting).

For those looking for a recommendation of whether or not to buy, I'd say look at your project budget and the applications for which you're going to be making molds, and let those factors guide which mold material you go with. People doing some kinds of projects are likely going to find this a godsend, while those doing different projects would probably hate working with it.

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sustainabilitythoughts · 5 days ago

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Disposables you can live without

As the attached article says, “eco-friendly living is as much about what you don’t buy as what you do. Reducing your consumption, especially of one-time-use or plastic items, is vital to reducing your ecological footprint.” The article discusses four things, but it only takes a few minutes to think of many other “disposable” items that you can live without. It just takes a little more pre-planning and washing/laundering the reusable items. The four items discussed in the article are disposable razors, dryer sheets, zip-top plastic bags, and paper towels. There is a potential fire safety concern if cloth towels soaked with a lot of cooking grease are dried in a heated clothes dryer after laundering, but for most other uses, cloth towels can be laundered again and again. And you can repurpose old clothing, bath towels, and other fabric items as your cleaning towels. Even if something is biodegradable or compostable, throwing it away after one use wastes the resources used to manufacture it and may create methane in the landfill. Here are a few more items to consider:

Take your own reusable container to the restaurant for your leftover food.

Use your own reusable water bottle or coffee mug whenever possible.

If you use plastic eating utensils for a party, collect them to wash and reuse. Use washable plates instead of paper plates and ask guests to pitch in to wash dishes before they leave. At work, ask employees to bring their own plates and silverware to group meals instead of providing disposables.

This list would not be complete without mentioning reusable grocery and produce bags.

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bowl0086 · 1 month ago

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European Style Natural Striped Wooden Bowl

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lightsims8 · 4 months ago

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Ma's Burger Takeout /Sims4 restaurant

Ma's Burger Takeout, restaurant type lot, uses Dine Out & several packs, nocc, for DL on my gallery. {my mother named it :D} Uses some debug & use bb.moveobjects before placing. Fully furnished, realistic look, cluttered & very detailed, cozy little build. Place on movers & shakers lot in Willow Creek.

Grand opening will seat 8 sims, outdoor dining, serving burgers rootbeer & icecream on opening day, even open in rain if you don't mind food getting soggy, probably close up for winter snow season. Friendly service, good food, cozy atmosphere, Canada takeout feel, type of build.

{When I playtested, Mr. frost came to eat, as well as old single mustache horse owner from ranch ep, & Mrs. Crumplebottom was there hanging out with him, happy one minute, crabby the next. It was cute :D . Didn't own the restaurant yet just visited, staff were all nice, had no problem getting food, & didn't have to wait long. It was raining but didn't seem to bother sims. Had Japanese cook & waitress- she was a big kind girl, hope she's my waitress next time I visit, not sure if they get switched out with no owner, I'll find out soon.~ Also, Crumplebottom kicked over my trashcan out back :D what for..}

*Also, different from these screenpics, for the gallery lot, after testing, I moved that outdoor wall stereo from backyard stuff, under the middle roof overhang, since the rain would break it. And replaced fruit garbage plant looking bag near front right garbage with debug black garbabe bag from eco living, or it turns to garbage pile.. & moved the veranda plant slightly and that table on back left near it, slightly, or sims would stay in corner after leaving that table, but in good mood strangely.., hope I moved it enough, didn't test that yet. There's room to move it more if you need to :) & not sure if the lot will come with garbage out back that wasn't picked up yet, & customers left a few glasses & plate on tables.

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fuzerental · 11 months ago

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A Guide to Waste Reduction in Indian Weddings

In a world that's becoming increasingly conscious of environmental impact, it's time for weddings to take on a green hue. indian wedding, known for their grandeur, can also be a source of significant waste. However, with a few thoughtful choices, you can turn your wedding into an eco-friendly celebration. Here's a guide to waste reduction in Indian weddings.

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Your wedding day is a celebration of love, and what better way to express that love than by being mindful of the planet? With these simple yet impactful steps, you can make your Indian wedding a beacon of eco-friendliness, setting a positive example for future celebrations. Let your special day not only mark the beginning of a new chapter in your life but also stand as a testament to your commitment to a sustainable future.

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unimother · 1 year ago

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🌿🐟 Revolutionizing Home Gardening: Automated Aquaponics for Every Home! 🐟🌿

Greetings, Sustainability Enthusiasts! We’re thrilled to introduce you to the future of home gardening – Automated Aquaponics! Imagine having a self-sustaining ecosystem at your fingertips, providing fresh, organic produce and fish, all within the comfort of your home. 🏡💚

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agrileaf · 2 years ago

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gajameatkoreanbutcher · 1 year ago

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From farm to table: Exploring the role of butchers in the food chain

Are you looking for a butcher near me? When we sit down to enjoy a perfectly cooked steak or savor a delicious roast chicken, we often don't think about the journey that piece of meat took to reach our plate. This journey is a fascinating one, and it involves a key player in the food chain: the butcher. Butchers play a crucial role in bringing meat from the farm to our tables, and their expertise and craftsmanship are vital in ensuring that we have access to high-quality, safe, and delicious meat products.

Sourcing and selection

The journey of meat begins at the farm, where animals are raised for their meat. Butchers are not typically involved in the rearing of animals, but their role comes into play when it's time to select and source the animals for processing. Butchers work closely with farmers and suppliers to ensure that the animals meet the necessary quality and safety standards. They evaluate factors such as the animal's age, size, and overall health to determine if it's suitable for processing into meat products.

Cutting and processing

Once the animals are selected, the next step in the process is cutting and processing. This is where the butcher's skills and knowledge truly shine. Butchers are experts in meat anatomy, understanding the different cuts and how to extract them from the animal carcass. They use specialized knives and tools to separate the meat into various cuts, such as steaks, chops, and roasts, according to customer preferences and culinary needs.

Quality control

Quality control is a paramount concern in the meat industry, and butchers are at the forefront of ensuring that the meat products meet the highest standards. They inspect each cut of meat for freshness, color, marbling, and any signs of spoilage. Butchers also play a crucial role in maintaining the cold chain, ensuring that the meat is stored and transported at the proper temperatures to prevent bacterial growth and maintain its quality.

Customization and customer service

One of the unique aspects of the butcher's role is the ability to customize meat cuts according to customer preferences. Whether you want a thicker steak, bone-in chicken thighs, or a specific portion of a roast, butchers are there to accommodate your requests. They provide personalized customer service, offering advice on cooking techniques, recipes, and the best cuts for specific dishes.

Waste reduction and sustainability

Butchers also contribute to reducing food waste in the food chain. They are skilled at using as much of the animal as possible, creatively repurposing less common cuts into sausages, ground meat, or other products. This not only minimizes waste but also maximizes the value of each animal, contributing to a more sustainable and eco-friendly food system.

Safety and hygiene

Ensuring food safety is a top priority for butchers. They follow strict hygiene and sanitation protocols to prevent contamination and the spread of foodborne illnesses. This includes regular cleaning of equipment and workspaces, proper handwashing, and the use of food-safe chemicals and sanitizers.

Local and artisanal butcheries

In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in local and artisanal butcheries. These smaller, specialized shops focus on sourcing meat from local farmers, often with an emphasis on organic and sustainable practices. Local butchers often have a closer connection to their community, providing customers with a direct link to the source of their meat.

In conclusion, butchers are unsung heroes in the food chain, bridging the gap between the farm and our tables. Their expertise, dedication to quality, and commitment to sustainability make them essential players in ensuring that we have access to safe, delicious, and responsibly sourced meat. So, the next time you enjoy a sumptuous meat dish, take a moment to appreciate the vital role that butchers play in bringing that meal to your table.

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doctorguilty · 1 year ago

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I'm having a mental breakdown yet again i hate my life. I hate living here. I went upstairs to make myself some food. I opened the trash to throw the packaging away and I noticed right away. The zip lock bag I threw away earlier, that had my breadsticks in it and I had eaten the last one, and threw in the trash, i noticed it was no longer on top of all trash. I panicked right right, knowing this meant my grandpa took it out. Sure enough I found it crumpled up and stuffed in the cupboard. To be reused. I started crying as I cut it up with scissors before putting it back in the trash. Everything in this house is a hazard I don't know what to do. Let me be clear this kind of behavior, reusing disposable bags with food crumbs in them, is not a necessity, these people are not loving in poverty. They have bulky retirement savings for the rest of their life. It's also nothing to do with being eco friendly or reducing waste or whatever. It's literally just excessive penny pinching for no other reason than that. If you've been following my lore you know I'm not just upset about this bag, but the fact that this place is so unsanitary I have been going far out of my way to not get food poisoning, spending MY money on my own disposable plates and utensils, the other day I realized I was getting sick because of the coffee machine being filled from a moldy pitcher of water so I'm no longer using the machine and exclusively biting instant coffee, but nothing I do is enough. I still have to live in a garbage pit and I can't take it. Having to fucking cut up a used zip lock back with scissors so no one takes it out of the trash I can't. I can't do this. But I have no where else to live. I'm stuck living like this. I hate my life

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Why You Should Consider Going Plant-Based in 2024 (and How to Start)

The plant-based lifestyle is more than just a trend—it’s a growing movement that’s transforming the way people think about food, health, and the environment. As 2024 rolls in, more people are considering making the switch to a plant-based diet. Whether you’re motivated by health reasons, environmental concerns, or ethical beliefs, here’s why you should consider going plant-based in 2024—and how to start making the change today!

1. Health Benefits: A Nutrient-Packed Diet

Switching to a plant-based diet can have significant health benefits. Research shows that plant-based diets are associated with a lower risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. By focusing on whole plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, you’ll be filling your plate with fiber, antioxidants, and essential nutrients.

Key Benefits:

Lower cholesterol and blood pressure

Improved digestion and gut health

Better weight management

Enhanced energy and overall well-being

By eliminating or reducing processed foods and animal products, you’re more likely to improve your overall health while nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients.

2. Environmental Impact: A Healthier Planet

One of the most compelling reasons to go plant-based is the positive impact it can have on the environment. Animal agriculture is a leading cause of deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and water pollution. A plant-based diet requires far fewer resources—like water, land, and energy—than a meat-based diet, making it one of the most effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

Environmental Benefits:

Reduces water usage (plant-based foods require much less water to produce)

Lowers greenhouse gas emissions (plant farming generates fewer emissions than livestock farming)

Minimizes deforestation (less land is needed for growing plants than for raising livestock)

By making the switch to a plant-based diet, you’re not only supporting your health but also contributing to a more sustainable, eco-friendly future.

3. Ethical Considerations: Compassion for Animals

For many people, the ethical aspect of a plant-based lifestyle is a driving factor. The treatment of animals in the industrial farming industry raises serious concerns about animal cruelty and welfare. By choosing plant-based foods, you can align your eating habits with your values and avoid supporting industries that contribute to animal suffering.

Ethical Benefits:

Reduces demand for factory farming

Supports cruelty-free food production

Promotes more humane treatment of animals

Making the shift to a plant-based diet allows you to feel more at peace with your food choices, knowing you’re contributing to a world that values compassion and kindness towards animals.

4. It’s Easier Than Ever: More Options Than Ever Before

Gone are the days when plant-based diets meant eating bland salads or tofu every day. Thanks to growing demand, supermarkets and restaurants now offer an abundance of delicious plant-based options, from meatless burgers to plant-based cheese, dairy, and even ice cream. Whether you’re a foodie or a beginner, there’s something for everyone on the plant-based menu!

Easy Swaps:

Try plant-based milks like almond, oat, or soy

Swap meat with plant-based alternatives like Beyond Meat or Impossible Foods

Experiment with legumes, grains, and vegetables for hearty, flavorful meals

With so many tasty options now available, transitioning to a plant-based diet is easier and more exciting than ever before.

5. How to Start: Simple Steps to Make the Switch

If you're considering going plant-based in 2024, the good news is that you don't have to dive in all at once. Start slowly and make changes that work for your lifestyle. Here are some simple steps to help you get started:

Step-by-Step Plan:

Start with Meatless Mondays: Begin by eliminating animal products for one day a week and build from there. Gradually add more plant-based meals throughout the week.

Learn About Plant-Based Proteins: Explore plant-based protein sources like beans, lentils, chickpeas, quinoa, and tofu. These will be the building blocks of your meals.

Stock Up on Essentials: Keep a variety of plant-based staples in your pantry—things like canned beans, grains (like rice, quinoa, oats), and nuts/seeds.

Experiment with Plant-Based Recipes: Look up plant-based recipes that excite you! From hearty stews to creative stir-fries, there are endless possibilities.

Find Support: Join online communities, find social media influencers, or attend plant-based cooking classes to get tips and motivation from others who have made the switch.

Conclusion: Why 2024 is the Year to Go Plant-Based

Whether you're motivated by health, the environment, or ethical reasons, going plant-based in 2024 is a powerful choice that can benefit both you and the planet. With endless delicious options available and a growing network of support, there's never been a better time to embrace plant-based eating.

Remember, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Start slow, enjoy the journey, and watch how your body—and the world—can benefit from your conscious food choices.

Ready to give it a try? Start today and see how easy and rewarding a plant-based lifestyle can be! Do You Know KVR?

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