#that essentially become single use because they end up in plastic trash bags'

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Understanding Plastic Carry Bags: A Comprehensive Guide

Plastic carry bags have become an indispensable part of daily life across the globe. Whether it's for grocery shopping or carrying household items, these bags offer unmatched convenience. However, with growing environmental concerns, the impact of plastic carry bags is increasingly coming under scrutiny. This guide delves into various aspects of plastic carry bags, their uses, benefits, and alternatives, while integrating essential keywords like "Shopping bags plastic," "plastic shopping bag," and "carry plastic bags."

The Popularity of Plastic Carry Bags

One of the primary reasons for the popularity of plastic carry bags is their lightweight nature and ease of use. Over the years, shopping bags plastic have become synonymous with convenience, particularly in retail. These bags are extremely durable and versatile, making them the go-to option for people when they need to carry items, whether it's groceries, clothes, or other everyday necessities.

Plastic shopping bag are favored because of their ability to hold a wide range of goods securely, and their low production cost makes them a practical choice for retailers. However, despite these advantages, their environmental impact has raised concerns globally.

Advantages of Plastic Shopping Bags

While much attention is placed on the environmental risks, plastic shopping bags provide several advantages that have made them a staple in markets worldwide. First and foremost, they are cost-effective. Producing Carry plastic bags in large quantities is cheaper compared to alternatives such as cloth or paper bags. This cost-efficiency benefits both consumers and businesses, helping reduce expenses.

Moreover, plastic shopping bags are water-resistant, which ensures that goods, especially perishables, stay dry and safe during transport. This feature has made them a popular choice in grocery stores and supermarkets. The durability of plastic bags is another advantage; they can carry heavy items without tearing easily, which reduces the need for multiple bags during a shopping trip.

Environmental Impact of Carry Plastic Bags

Despite their advantages, carry plastic bags are notorious for their environmental footprint. Plastic is a non-biodegradable material, meaning it takes hundreds of years to break down completely. As a result, the improper disposal of plastic shopping bags can lead to severe environmental issues such as pollution in oceans and landfills.

Millions of tons of plastic waste end up in landfills each year, contributing to soil and water contamination. Wildlife is also affected as animals can mistakenly consume plastic debris, leading to severe health complications or even death. As the demand for shopping bags plastic continues to rise, so does the need for responsible usage and disposal.

Recycling and Reuse of Plastic Carry Bags

One way to reduce the environmental impact of plastic shopping bags is through recycling and reuse. Many countries and cities have implemented recycling programs to encourage individuals and businesses to recycle carry plastic bags rather than discard them. Recycling plastic bags reduces the volume of waste entering landfills and helps conserve natural resources.

Another approach is to reuse plastic bags. By using the same bag multiple times, consumers can minimize their reliance on new bags. Although shopping bags plastic are often designed for single use, they can be repurposed for various household tasks, such as storage or trash collection, extending their lifecycle.

Alternatives to Plastic Shopping Bags

As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, alternatives to plastic shopping bags are gaining popularity. Some common alternatives include paper bags, cloth bags, and biodegradable bags. These alternatives offer a greener choice for consumers concerned about their environmental impact.

Cloth bags are reusable and durable, making them a practical long-term solution for shopping. Though they are more expensive than plastic carry bags, their reusability offsets the cost over time. Paper bags, on the other hand, are biodegradable and more eco-friendly than plastic, though they may not be as durable, particularly in wet conditions.

Biodegradable plastic bags are another option for those looking to reduce their environmental footprint. These bags are designed to break down more quickly than traditional plastic carry bags, though they still have some environmental trade-offs. Ultimately, the key to reducing the impact of plastic bags lies in finding the right balance between convenience, cost, and sustainability.

The Role of Government Regulations

Governments worldwide have recognized the adverse environmental impact of carry plastic bags and have taken action to mitigate these effects. Many countries have imposed bans or taxes on single-use plastic bags, encouraging the use of reusable alternatives. In some regions, businesses are required to charge a small fee for providing plastic shopping bags to discourage their excessive use.

For instance, several cities have introduced initiatives that promote eco-friendly practices, such as providing consumers with incentives to bring their own bags. As a result, there has been a noticeable shift in consumer behavior, with more people opting for sustainable alternatives to shopping bags plastic.

Innovations in Plastic Carry Bags

In response to growing environmental concerns, innovations in the production of plastic carry bags have emerged. Manufacturers are developing plastic shopping bags using more sustainable materials, such as biodegradable plastics made from plant-based sources. These innovations are aimed at reducing the environmental impact of carry plastic bags without sacrificing the convenience they provide.

Furthermore, some companies are experimenting with reusable plastic bags made from recycled materials. These bags offer the same benefits as traditional plastic shopping bags while minimizing waste and promoting a circular economy. The challenge lies in making these options affordable and accessible to consumers on a large scale.

Consumer Responsibility and Plastic Carry Bags

While government regulations and innovations play a significant role in reducing the environmental impact of plastic shopping bags, consumer responsibility is equally important. Individuals can make a difference by choosing to reuse plastic bags, properly recycling them, and opting for eco-friendly alternatives whenever possible.

Educating consumers about the environmental consequences of shopping bags plastic and the benefits of recycling is crucial. Simple changes in behavior, such as carrying reusable bags or properly disposing of plastic, can collectively have a significant impact on reducing plastic waste.

The Future of Plastic Shopping Bags

The future of plastic shopping bags is uncertain, but one thing is clear: the current rate of consumption and disposal is unsustainable. As more governments, businesses, and consumers recognize the need for change, the shift towards greener alternatives will continue to grow.

While it may not be possible to completely eliminate the use of carry plastic bags, efforts to reduce their environmental footprint will shape the way we approach plastic consumption. Whether through the development of biodegradable materials, stricter regulations, or increased consumer awareness, the future of plastic shopping bags will likely involve a more sustainable and responsible approach.

Conclusion

Plastic carry bags have been a vital component of modern consumer culture, providing convenience and durability at a low cost. However, the environmental consequences of their widespread use are too significant to ignore. As individuals, governments, and businesses work towards solutions, it’s essential to find the right balance between the benefits of shopping bags plastic and their environmental impact. By adopting eco-friendly alternatives and responsible practices, we can contribute to a more sustainable future.

FAQs

Q1: Are plastic carry bags recyclable?Yes, plastic carry bags are recyclable, but they must be taken to designated recycling centers or bins that accept soft plastics. Many curbside recycling programs do not accept plastic bags due to their lightweight nature.

Q2: What are some alternatives to plastic shopping bags?Alternatives include cloth bags, paper bags, and biodegradable plastic bags. These options offer more sustainable solutions to the environmental concerns caused by plastic carry bags.

Q3: How long does it take for a plastic carry bag to decompose?Traditional plastic shopping bags can take hundreds of years to decompose, making them a significant contributor to long-term environmental pollution.

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Lee says:

I’m 1 week and 5 days post-op and continuing my post-phallo supplies post series! I’ll write about which items I got, which ones I used, and which ones I found helpful.

(For those who don’t know what ALT phalloplasty is, see this post!)

Today’s post-phallo item is an eye mask.

[Image description: A black, red, and blue eye mask. /End ID]

While an eye mask isn’t a form of PPE, it’s still essential to have when you go to the hospital!

(Sidenote: Everyone has been talking about PPE-type face masks for the past year but that’s something different! I did have to wear a face mask until I went into the operating room. Then I had the face mask on again when I woke up in the post-anesthesia care unit. But when I was transferred to the hospital room I stayed in for the next 6 days I actually didn’t have to wear a face mask because I am fully vaccinated and was Covid tested before my surgery. I did have to put a face mask on to go into the hallway, but in my own room I could be maskless.)

When you’re in the hospital, it’s never going to be 100% dark. There is always light coming from somewhere-- even when they darken the hallway at 10 pm, it’s still lit up.

The machines that display vitals and the IV machines in the room have bright screens, and they start to beep often which makes a nurse come in and flip on all the lights to see if your vitals are weird or if your IV bag needs changing.

The nurses also will come in literally once every hour all through the night and flip on all the lights to check your vitals and use the Doppler to see the blood flow in your penis. That’s in addition to the times they come in to help you get something or to address the beeping.

After the first few days the nurses come every two hours, then every 4 hours, but unfortunately the nurses aren’t the only people waking you up.

The residents came by at 10 pm and 4 am to talk to me and check me out, occupational and physical therapists would stop by during the day, you’ll have meals delivered, people come to change the trash, and so on.

Basically, if you want to sleep for longer than 1 hour uninterrupted, you’ll need to get an eye mask so the light from the hallway, the light from the machines, and the lights turned on by all the people entering your room don’t fully wake you up.

One of the most important things in choosing an eye mask is the adjustability. If the band that goes around your head is too big or too small, it won’t fit comfortably and it’ll pinch your head or slide off so it doesn’t block the light. So that rules out all the eye masks that aren’t adjustable and just have stretchy cords in the back-- the cord is always too tight at first, and then it becomes stretched out and there’s no way to re-tighten it.

While eye masks with Velcro on the straps are adjustable, Velco is also something that I feel like should not be near your head because it can make a crunchy noise and if you have long hair (which I don’t, but I remember what it was like!) it will get stuck in there. It’s also a little difficult to adjust with one hand.

I like the kind that have the adjustable slider (like the image above) so you can just move it over. These can get long hair tangled in too, but it’s not as bad as Velcro, and there’s no extra strap hanging off the end because it just changes the loop size so it’s neater and feels more comfortable when your head is laying on the pillow because you don’t feel the tail of the strap going off who-know-where.

Another thing I find really important in choosing an eye mask is the feel of it because I have sensory issues. I don’t like materials that are too plastic-y, or have rough seams and tags, but this eye mask feels soft and slightly silky so I feel comfortable putting it on my face.

I like that the masks come in a pack of 3 because it means if one falls on the hospital floor you can just put on another one. This is also helpful for people who get really hot and sweaty in the Bair Hugger because they might get the eye mask all sweaty too and want to use another one because the first one got gross. 

These eye masks are hand-wash only, but I’ve thrown them in the washing machine anyway. If you send some home with a visitor to wash and bring back to you the next day, you should tell them to put them in a delicates bag and treat them as delicates if you want them to last longer. But if you’re washing them in the washing machine pretty frequently, you might have to buy a new set after a year even if you use the delicates bag and cycle. But that’s plenty long enough to get you through the hospital stay after stage 1!

If there’s any single item you can bring with you to the hospital to have as soon as possible, I’d recommend the eye mask. The ceiling lights were shining in my eyes when I was laying on my back in the post-anesthesia care unit immediately after surgery before I got transferred to my room and I kept thinking “Damn, I shoulda brought one mask in my pocket!” because they brought me my clothes and other items they had taken from me before surgery back before my family was allowed to bring me all my things that we had packed for the stay.

Pros:

Soft

Large enough to cover eyes

Adjustable non-velcro strap

Slightly contoured so they don’t press on your eyes

Comes in a pack of three

Cons:

Can be a little warm to have on your face when you’re in the Bair Hugger

Not supposed to be machine-washable (but that’s an inconvenience related to long-term ownership of the eye masks, won’t be an issue with your 6-day hospital stay)

Where to buy:

Other reviews:

Reacher/grabber

Lap desk

Wound care supplies

Resistance bands

[buckyscrystalqueen]

Too Smart for Your Own Good: Part 2

Pairings: Machine Gun Kelly x Reader, (Past and Future) Henry Cavill x Reader

Warnings: Swearing, one night stand, unprotected sex

Word Count: 2,129

A/N: Doesn’t have a completed end yet, but just giving you more content to try to get myself out of a writing funk.

Part 1

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“Well aren’t you a sight for sore eyes.” Your father, Negan, chuckled as you got off the golf cart in front of the trailer you’d be celebrating Christmas in again, like you had for three of the past ten years, at the Los Angeles County State Prison.

“Hi, daddy.” You breathed in relief, grateful to spend any amount of time with the only family member that you could completely trust. “Merry Christmas.”

“Merry fucking Christmas to you, too, Princess. Fuck you, give ‘em.” He barked as he pulled the bags of food and your clothes off the back of the cart before you could even think to reach for them. You simply rolled your eyes and grabbed your guitar case before thanking the officer and heading inside the family visit trailer. “So what kinda trouble did you get into this week?”

“Well…” You sighed as you sat down at the small table in the kitchen. “… I went to Cleveland on Saturday and flew back yesterday morning. Pretty sure I got pregnant, too.”

“You fucking what?!” Your dad roared as he slammed a box of Mac and Cheese down on the counter. “Fucking Henry?”

“Henry is not coming back!” You shouted back, defensively. “And does it fucking matter? I made a choice, two choices actually, to sleep with some douche bag and not take Plan B after. It is what it fucking is.”

“So what, you're just gunna throw away your fucking life…” He started as he went back to throwing groceries in the cabinets, angrily. 

“No, I made the choice to not be fucking alone any more!” You interrupted as you looked over at him. You couldn't hide the hurt in your eyes when he turned around to stare at you, shocked that you were actually talking about your emotions.

“Sweetheart…” He breathed as he abandoned his task and came over to sit down in front of you. “You are not fucking alone…”

“I am alone, daddy.” You nearly whispered as you put your feet up on your chair and wrapped your arms around your legs. “Mom’s dead, and you're in here for who knows how much longer. And Henry…” You scoffed and shook your head. “Henry isn't coming back. He loves being some hit shot doc the Army more than he ever loved me. So other than my research, which I've all but abandoned anyways out of sheer boredom, I have nothing. I have no one, daddy. Just the occasional visit from Ashleigh and some of the harlots from the club. Maybe a once a month lunch date with some of the people from UCLA. But that's it. So I made a choice not to get the morning after pill after I stared at the box for over an hour and weighed out the pros and cons. And I would much rather raise a sperm donor baby than be alone in that house anymore.”

“OK.” Negan whispered with a nod as he rested his hand on your bent knee. “OK. I don't fucking like it, but I will get on that train all the fucking same.” Tears welled in your eyes as you rested your cheek on the back of his hand, and you closed your eyes to hide them. “So I'm gunna be a grandpa?”

“Maybe.” You choked the slightest bit as you opened your eyes to look at him again. “It just happened but I know I'm ovulating…”

“Eww fucking gross.” He fake gagged to get you to smile as he pulled his hand free and got up to finish putting groceries away. “I don't wanna hear that shit.”

“That's what you get for raising a daughter with no filter.” You pointed out as you propped your chin between your still bent knees.

“Fucking gross.” He repeated with a laugh. “So the fuck was in Cleveland? This fuckin guy?”

“Ashleigh’s client. He’s a rock rapper that needed someone that could learn music fast and played the guitar well. So Ash landed on me. But dude is a total self absorbed prick. B minus in… well in the broom closet.”

“I'll have Simon kill him.” He said almost 100% seriously.

“You are not going to kill this idiot for being bad at sex.”

“No, I'm gunna fucking kill him for laying a Goddamn hand on my daughter.” He responded with a smile as he balled up the last empty grocery bag and put it in the recycling bin.

“You're an idiot.” You laughed as you grabbed your guitar and got up to sit outside for a while.

“Hey, be nice to your old man.” He huffed as he grabbed a pack of cigarettes and a pack of matches off the table and followed you out front to enjoy the California sun. “And go easy on me today.”

“Yea fucking right.” You laughed as you sat down on one of the plastic lawn chairs and pulled out your guitar, which took you almost a year of bribery to be able to get it into the jail it now lived in in the first place. “Where’s the fun in that?”

“Pain in my Goddamn ass.” He grumbled around his cigarette as he moved his chair out off the shade and pulled off his blue prison issue shirt for as long as he could get away with it. “Alright… rock music from the 70’s.” You nodded at the category and tuned your guitar before picking an easy AC/DC song to start with. Which is pretty much how you always spent your days when you visited your father in prison.

——

Your office hadn’t looked so chaotic since you were working on a regular basis, but as of that morning, every available surface was covered in every single medical textbook, (with a focus on pregnancy and pediatrics) and motherhood book you could get your hands on. The dry erase board that usually had your equations to see if your Milky Way black hole theory was a possibility, had been wiped clean and replaced with columns upon columns of notes, to separate the ridiculous from the actual facts you would need to go through a pregnancy and raise a child.

You were blazing through the ‘Essential Neonatal Textbook’, when your house phone rang, startling you the slightest bit and forcing you to pull your attention away from a long list of the benefits of cord blood. You sighed and snatched up your headset as you set the book down to work through all of the information and pick out the more important bits and pieces to make the best informed decision.

“Ms. (Y/L/N)? I have a Colson Baker here to see you.” Your fingers froze with the cap of the marker in one hand and the marker itself in the other.

“You can let him in.” You sighed as you took a step forward and started a new list under the newborn column in the middle of the board. You heard the line click in your ear and you wrote quickly, trying to get some of the information down so you knew where to pick up when you came back inside. You got a short start and reluctantly forced yourself away from your research  to let your guest in. You started to work out your ideas vocally as you opened up the two gates and watched his purple Lamborghini pull into your driveway. You waited just long enough for him to make it half way to you, before you turned and headed inside to add more to your cord blood list with him following behind you.

“Umm… what the fuck is this?” Kels asked as he looked at the board over your shoulder in shock.

“Did you vaccinate Casie?” You asked as you continued to write.

“You’re fucking pregnant?!” He shouted over you as you capped your marker and set it back down on the easel.

“I am pregnant.” You said evenly as you walked over to find the ‘The Umbilical Cord Blood Controversies in Medical Law’ book to cross reference the former textbook. “Did you vaccinate Casie?”

“Were you gunna fucking tell me?” He shouted as you flipped through the pages, easily reading 20,000 words a minutes despite the distraction of your visitor.

“I was neither planning on telling you, nor keeping it from you.” You said simply. “I want nothing from you, Mr. Baker. I don’t need money, and I don’t need you to step up to be a father. You were a one night stand that I chose to not take Plan B after. My choice, my child, my body, my life.” He looked at you completely lost for words as you set your finished book down and headed back to the white board to add and change notes. “I would like your family medical history, though. I could easily do a diagnostics test and an MSS while I’m pregnant but…”

“Oh, I’m gunna be fucking sick.” He groaned behind you as you finished your idea and turned to move on to the next section. You grabbed the trash can and handed it to him on the way past as you tried to keep your thoughts as straight as possible, relatively unsuccessfully.

“I don’t wanna be alone.” You sighed as you looked over at him for a moment. “And after the way you treated me that night, the way you just used me and threw me away like I didn’t mean a Goddamn thing…” You exhaled through your nose and shook your head as you looked away from him and out the back door to the ocean. 

“I don’t care that you’re not happy here, Mr. Baker. I don’t care if you want to be in this child’s life or not. I don’t care if you see me or this child as a mistake, or what you see us as at all. I just don’t care. What I care about is having a calm, healthy pregnancy, and becoming a mother. And I will not tolerate having someone come into our lives to walk in and out of it because he never wanted us in the first place. Nor will I tolerate someone treating me like I’m worthless trash in front of my child.” Kels didn’t say a single word as you shook your head and turned back around to go back to work. “Stay as long as you want. I have work to do.” 

As Colson sat and thought, you went over to find a book about banking cord blood so you could round out that column. The next column was pros and cons of breastfeeding verses formula, which was a lot more extensive than you originally expected due to the varying opinions on length and benefits, but after reading through seven different books, and writing and erasing conflicting notes, he finally spoke up.

“Breastfeed for a year.” He almost whispered as he watched you work. “That’s what we did with Casie. And yea, we vaccinated her.” You nodded your head as you erased the idea you were writing and stood up to make a note in the vaccines column. “I don’t turn my back on my kids.”

“OK.”

“I’m sorry.” He continued as you capped your marker “It’s no excuse but I was high as fuck and running on adrenaline. I used you and that was shitty as fuck.”

“Yes it was.” You agreed with a nod as you leaned against the front of your desk and crossed your arms over your chest.

“Well I’m fucking sorry.” He said a little harshly. “And I’m sorry for knocking you up.”

“Pregnancy happens, Colson.” You breathed with a shrug of your shoulders. “I’m obviously a little more prepared since I actually made the decision…”

“Yea, that’s a fucking understatement.”

“OK, you can fucking leave and I can file a restraining order.” You snapped. “What’s done is done. I’m pregnant, you’re the father, your kid and my kid have a new sibling. You’re not going to have to pay child support, I’m taking primary custody with open visitations. And no, I am not going to date you. Not now, not ever. You left a sour taste in my mouth and I want nothing to do with you or your crazy lifestyle.”

“You’re just making this super fucking easy, aren’t you?” He asked as he pushed himself out of his chair. “I’m outta here. I’ll get your number from Ash and I’ll be in touch.” You rolled your eyes and gestured toward the door behind him.

“You can see yourself out.”

“Such a fucking bitch.” He muttered as he stormed out the doors and through the atrium to leave. You let out a huff and shook your head as you went back to your research.

“Idiot fucking sperm donor.”

Part 3

[stitchlesswitch]

have a question and haven't found anyone to answer it.. I've got very mixed feelings on doing any sort of cursing or jinxing of people because I feel like it's not my place and God will be upset... Thoughts and opinions? 👉🏻👈🏻

Oh man, that’s an excellent question, and I hope I can do it justice, but please keep in mind I am no way the final authority on the subject matter. Buckle up, because you made the mistake of asking a particularly wordy person. I’ll try to break it up to be more digestible. 

TLDR: Do No Harm ... But Take No Shit 

PS: Binding and Banishing Spells are pretty good “christian” alternatives -- to me, anyways. See the bottom of the really long post below.

Inadvertent Masterpost Below?

Opinion on Other Witches Using Curses

In terms of Other witches using cursing, hexes, and jinxes---don’t judge them. (Don’t call it black/dark magic either. It associates “black” or “dark” with “negative/bad/harmful” which has racist repercussions.) To me, it is not a Christian’s place to pass judgement on how other people live their lives.

Now this might confuse some people, and in fact it already has, because I literally just made a post where I told people to not curse donald trump--to clarify, I was kidding. It was supposed to be irony/satire.

Opinion on Christian Witches in General Using Curses

In terms of Christian witches cursing/hexing/jinxing, it’s the same rule, I don’t tell other christians/christian witches how to practice their religion.  But it gets really complicated, because there’s obviously a line, right? Like if someone starts using Christianity to be homophobic or racist or as an excuse to oppress other groups, Obviously I’m gonna step up and try to stop them. As christians, I feel we have a certain obligation to stop other people from warping and twisting our faith into a tool of hate. So how does cursing/hexing/jixing fit into that line of thought?

In terms of other Christians using curses/jinxes/hexing, to me it’s a two sided coin. Either they are doing it to be malicious, in which case that’s their personal problem between them and their God. I’m not the sin police. I’m not gonna sit here and pretend I espouse Christianity in all my words and actions. On the other side of the coin, and this is really important, they could do be doing it for the sake of Justice, or even in defense of worthy causes. For example, cursing an abuser, or hexing white supremacists. So that’s the distinction I hold, and I feel it’s important to separate: essentially, don’t tell people how to live, but don’t stand by and let them use christianity as a tool of oppression either. 

My Personal Opinion on Cursing as an Individual Christian Witch

But, it goes even further, and I think this is really the heart of your question: how do I feel, personally, as a Christian witch, about curses in the name of justice? How are we supposed to know God’s thoughts/feelings/opinions about enacting negative consequences for the sake of a good and just cause? I think that, with all things, it depends. 

Defense

I think using curses against someone who is abusing you in any way is entirely justified as self defense. I refuse to believe that God would want you to just lie there helpless and suffering if you have the means, any means, to stop it. 

Vengeance

 Now this is a big one, and the most complicated one. Especially if the person in question is a past abuser. I have a few of those in my life, and the temptation to curse them, is really powerful sometimes. It’s really hard, because one of the staples of Christianity is forgiveness. We’re taught to believe that those who are evil will get whats coming to them in the afterlife, therefore we do not need to seek retribution against them in this life. So I had to analyze my fundamental beliefs. Perhaps you too, could benefit from these questions:

Why did I become a Christian witch? What is it that I hope to get out of being a Christian witch? And the answer to that question is that I’m trying to be a better person, a better Christian. I am a Christian witch because I’m actually an incredibly hateful, angry, and violent person--I’m trying to use christian witchcraft to undo that. So to curse as a Christian witch would be hypocritical and counter-productive In My Case. Cursing For Me, would go against my core reasons for being a Christian witch.

Secondly, Do I accept letting God take responsibility for seeking vengeance on my behalf? I had to ask myself that--do I trust God? Do I relinquish control of justice into God’s hands? And again, because control issues and trust issues are major problems I’m struggling with, it is in line with my practice to say yes to those questions. To say no I don’t trust God and I don’t relinquish control when it comes to seeking justice, would be counter-productive against my core reasons for being a Christian witch.  

But if you have entirely different reasons why you are a Christian witch, then your answers might differ. 

Social Justice--Cursing Against Injustice in General

I always go back to this quote: “When we go before Him, God will ask, “Where are your wounds? And we will say, “I have no wounds.” And God will ask, “Was there nothing worth fighting for?”— Allan Boesak (via shaneclouw) 

To me, I very much believe that God would want us to stand up for those who are being persecuted. In these cases, things along the lines of “hexing white supremacists” is quite acceptable in my perspective. But that’s because I’m a fighter. 

Like I said, I’m a very violent and angry person. I have Zero issue with using violence for the sake of what I believe is right. BUT, not all Christians are like me. Some Christians are pacifists. I know people who are pure love, who are incapable of hate, who couldn’t hurt a fly if their life depended on it. Those are the kind of people that violent and angry people like me are supposed to protect. Does that make sense? 

Not all Christians choose to respond to injustice with bloodthirst the way that I do. And I can’t sit here and pretend that there is only one correct way to respond to injustice. Both the fighters and the lovers are important and necessary in the response to injustice. Your wounds don’t automatically have to come as a result of being violent. 

( This post is a cool resource fyi )

Protection Post and Hexes for BLM Movement from @littlewitchygreen

Talk to Your God

You don’t have to take my word for it. Try to pray, use divination, journal, ask for signs. Communicate with God. Easier said than done,  I know. And God sometimes specifically withholds answers because he wants to see what we’ll do. But I really don’t recommend just jumping into something so serious without having multiple talks with your deity about it first.

It’s Not Black and White

Take this post for example, what magic does the bible prohibit? a very good post. Except, shit’s just not that simple. For example, the Bible unequivocally says, “Thou Shall Not Kill” -- but if someone is attacking me, you bet your ass I’ll kill them without hesitation, remorse, or mercy. Another example, it explicitly prohibits contacting the dead. Well I Regularly speak to love ones that died at their grave--could that count as contacting? Maybe maybe not. The point is we Love to pretend that Religion is just So Simple and Black and White and it just fucking isn’t. We can’t box the creator of the universe into a dichotomy. 

Christian Alternatives

Protection Spells/Return to Sender

In some cases, protection spells can accomplish the same thing in a less malicious way, by simply keeping negativity the fuck away from you.

Ultimate Protection Magic Masterpost 

[part 1]

[part 2] 

Source: auricwitch

Baneful Magic Countermeasures from @breelandwalker

Return to Sender Protection Jar from @shroud-of-roses

Return to Sender Spell from @cyncrow

Return to Sender Masterlist from @the-canary

So you think you’ve been cursed from @sylvaetria

Banishing Spells

Definition: Banish--to forcefully remove something; to put an end to something. Source: lunaesteria. Banish--To magically end something, Or to rid the presence of. Definitely works on people. Source: unknown but not me sorry.

Methodology: 

Banishing - take an item that represents what you wish to banish and: throw it in the trash, flush it down the toilet, burn it, bury it, drown it; burn the item and sweep the ashes out the back door or bury them; carve the name of what you want to banish into a black candle and let it burn down completely; transmute negative energy into a stone (preferably a black stone like onyx) and throw it over the fence in your backyard (or whichever direction is south in reference to your home); stir your morning coffee or tea in a counter-clockwise motion while focusing on the intent of what energies you wish to banish for the day; using incense that is associated with banishing negative energy, walk around your space in a counter-clockwise motion with the lit incense in your hand. Source: lunaesteria

Specific Banishing Spells:

Other Examples of Banishing Spells and This One both from @sylvaetria

Christian Banishing: Banished with a Blessing

Binding Spells

Definition: Bind – to restrict the actions/behavior of someone or to tie them to another object, place, or situation Source: lunaesteria

spells – what’s a binding spell ..?

Methodology:

Binding & Sealing - wrap a string around a poppet or other representation of the target or item you wish to bind; put the poppet or other representation in a plastic bag filled with water and freeze it; place the item in a black box and seal it - store in a dark place or bury the box in your backyard; drip wax over the item. Source: lunaesteria

Specific Binding Spells: Search “witchcraft binding” on Tumblr and you will find a Ton of binding spells for a variety of different purposes/reasons. Unfortunately they are not compiled on a single post.

Christian Binding Spells:

Prayer to Bind someone who wishes you harm

I’m so Sorry I didn’t post the below spell I looked all over tumblr for the original person who posted it but I can’t find the post anywhere:

“Christian Witch Binding Spell

Disclaimer: This spell does not belong to me.  It belongs to Aslinn Dhan.  It’s in her Christian Witch’s Book of Shadows

Materials

Anthame Bowl

White and Black Candle

paper and pen

wand

Incense

Sacred Fire

salt water

Perform cleansing and the calling of the corners to begin each spell. Pour some of your water into a bowl and bless it with the sign of the cross. Using salt, cast your protective circle and light the white candle from your sacred fire. Place the candle in the center of your circle and with your wand intone:

Angels of the four corners, hear my cry. Carry my words to your Master and mine. Within this space stands one who believes Protect me and give me the strength I need.

Write the name of the one who is harassing you. Roll it like scroll or fold it and lay it in your sacred space.

On this paper is the name of who is vexing me. Bind them from harassing others, and me, from harming others or me. The harm they inflict comes back to them. By the power of three make it be. May their heart grow heavy with regret but may they make amends. St. Michael the Archangel, I ask your help in this matter.

Burn or otherwise destroy the paper.

Say the Lord’s Prayer.

Take up your wand and say

___________ I admonish you from harming yourself and others. Your hurtful ways harm not only others but yourself, Angels of the four corners, protect him from harm and protect others from being harmed by him.

Announce: Blessed Be!

Angels of the four corners carry the sentiment of this spell to God in heaven. May all of the elements of this spell enlighten me to help me to withstand evil and encourage those around me to put aside their evil ways that are harmful to themselves and to others. May all we do come back to us seven times.

Perform closing ritual.”

Why are Banishing and Binding Okay?

To some, they aren’t. To me, they are just more defensive. They aren’t saying “I specifically wish ill intent on you” it’s more along the lines of “I wish you would go away” and “I wish you would fucking stop doing that.” (Some will say you’re infringing upon free will with binding, but to that I say, I also fringe upon my dog’s free will when I stop her eating a doughnut off the counter idgaf free will is a myth.)

Tips for Cursing

You should never cast a curse unless you know how to undo it from @sylvaetria

How to undo a curse from @heatherwitch

Curse Breaking from @nightmarist

What I learned about Curses from @kendallscraft

Jinxes Hexes and Curses from @orriculum

Source: lunaesteria

✖ Spell & Curse Breaking ✖

Methods for negating spells you have cast:

Destroy the physical representation of the spell i.e. if your spell was contained within a jar, break the jar and dispose of the pieces

Disassemble the spell and cleanse each component individually

Place item in a bath of sea salt and dried herbs that are associated with cleansing and banishing - leave overnight and disassemble the spell when finished

Cleanse the item with moon or rain water and disassemble if applicable

Place the item in a black box to negate its effects

Bury the item for 3 days, retrieve it, then dispose of it

Bury the item on the night of the full moon and retrieve it at the next new moon

Create a sigil or written incantation with the intent of breaking the spell and place the item on top of the paper - leave in place overnight

Create a written incantation that includes the details of the spell - bury, burn, drown, rip apart, or throw it away

Light a black candle that is surrounded by sea salt while focusing on the intent of negating the spell - recite an incantation if you wish, and allow the candle to burn down; sweep the sea salt out your back door

Breaking and warding spells others have cast upon you:

Perform a “Return to Sender” spell - find a black taper candle; turn it upside down; cut the tip off and leave the wick in place; carve “return to sender” and the target’s name (or a description of them) into the candle; light the candle upside down and let it burn down completely

Leave a Witch Bottle outside of your home - it should contain items like: pins, needles, broken glass (to shred their negative intentions towards you); your name and the names of those who may be affected by this negative energy plus an incantation for protection (e.g. your loved ones, pets, anyone who lives in your home); and lemon juice, lime juice, or sea salt (to purify their negative energy so that it may not get to you)

Create a mixture of charcoal, chili powder, and sulfur powder - sprinkle around the perimeter of your home to stop a spell in its tracks

Alternately, you may combine these ingredients, add to a hollow pendant, and wear on your person to protect you from the effects of a spell

If you know the details of the spell that has been placed on you, write them down on paper; while focusing on breaking the spell, hold the paper in your hand, and then rip it to shreds; throw the pieces in the trash, or bury in your backyard

If you don’t know the exact details, write down the effects you have been feeling if you think they have been caused by a spell or malintent directed at you; follow the steps above

Submerge yourself in a bath of sea salt and light frankincense incense - place the incense on the edge of the tub or somewhere safe in your bathroom - to cleanse yourself of any negative energy that has been directed at you

Place an energetic shield over yourself or your home that is designed to negate negative energy

Tips: 

Close all loopholes

When crafting a spell, remember to create a fail safe (e.g. “this spell will be broken if X occurs”)

Add timed conditions to your spells (e.g. “this spell will be broken on the night of the next full moon” and include a specific date)

Be specific when describing the target that will be affected by the spell (whether it’s you or someone else, be sure to include taglocks whether it be their name written or spoken aloud, DNA such as hair, fingernail clippings, etc., or a photo of the target)

Use ingredients, supplies, and tools that match your intent

Employ a method of protection before casting spells, whether the intent is malefic or not

Cleanse your space and tools before and after performing a spell to “wipe the slate clean”

Herbs:

Ague, Angelica, Asafoetida, Bamboo, Basil, Bay Leaf, Benzoin, Boneset, Brimstone (Sulfur Powder), Burdock, Chili Pepper, Cinquefoil, Comfrey, Datura, Frankincense, Galangal, Garlic, Geranium, Holy Thistle, Huckleberry, Hydrangea, Iris Root (Orris Root), Lemon Verbena (Vervain), Lilac, Lily, Lucky Hand (Orchid Root), Mimosa, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Oak Moss, Onion, Oregano, Papaya, Patchouli, Peony, Pokeroot, Prickly Ash Bark, Rue, Safflower, Solomon’s Seal, St. John’s Wort, Stinging Nettle, Squill, Thistle, Toadflax, Turmeric, Vetiver, Willow, Wintergreen, Witches Grass (Dog Grass), Wormwood (Absinthe), Yarrow Flower, Yew, Yucca

Crystals:

Agate, Amber, Amethyst, Ametrine, Black Tourmaline, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Celestite, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Emerald, Epidote, Fire Opal, Fluorite, Garnet, Halite, Hematite, Howlite, Jet, Kunzite, Labradorite, Malachite, Natrolite, Obsidian, Ocean Jasper, Onyx, Selenite, Silver, Smoky Quartz, Sugilite, Sunstone, Turquoise

Jesus Christ I hope that covers everything. 

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In-Processing and Housing

So today, I’m talking about how I, as a spouse, in-processed and our experience with housing. I’m putting these two together because they happen in-tandem; however, this post will be structured by topic. Feel free to read what’s most relevant to you.

TL;DR-

In-Processing: as a spouse, I didn’t do much to “in process”. First, I got every pamphlet from ACS that I could carry at one time. Next I got into IACS and got my SOFA stamp. Third, I rested. Haha! That was pretty much it. Everything else I’ve done and want to do is extra- not mandatory.

Housing: We shipped our HHG SUPER early- as in a month and a half before we left. So when we got our house, we were able to get our HHG the very next day. YESSSSS!!!!!!! We turned down our first offer and accepted the second. We weren’t picky; realized housing was trying to accommodate us as best they could; and military housing can never match your idea of “home”. 

The long story:

In-Processing: So by this point, you know that we couldn’t in-process right away. I can’t speak to this too much because he went through the process and not me. I can say that he went to a briefing early one morning and came back with lots of information and a two week schedule of briefings and such. Some of these included: setting up our APO (like the first day), getting into IACS (ID Card access), getting a USEUR license, and German language and culture. Be sure to speak with your spouse about things like TriCare coverage and what you would like in a house because he will more than likely encounter these things before you do as a spouse. Be sure to debrief with him each day of the in-processing because he will come across really good information that you can use to help get settled. 

He did the first step of the process which was to basically fill out some paperwork and get our name on the list. I was not with him for this. It will probably be the same for you and your spouse when you arrive as housing was on his in-processing schedule. 

As a spouse, as aforementioned, I really only had to get into IACS which required a trip to the Soldier for Life building in Graf. Super simple process. I also had to get my SOFA stamp because Bragg wouldn’t do it. That was also a really simple process that required a trip to the same building but to the Passport office. You can definitely get a lot of things done before lunch if you just get to the Soldier for Life building early that morning and just work your way through the different offices.

General note- the whole base basically shuts down between 11:30 and 12:00 for lunch. Handle your business before 11:30 or plan to wait until at least 13:00. Some places only open on certain days and at certain times so call before you go. Also, lots of places in the mall area of the PX and Commissary open at 10AM... some banks do too. Keep this in mind. I definitely got my feelings hurt thinking I’d be able to go do something at 8:00 only to find out it wasn’t open.

 In the first few weeks, you will be using your copy of the orders, a marriage certificate, passport, and ID fairly often so keep them handy with you if you plan to handle any official business. It is also good to have a Power of Attorney because some things can only be done by your spouse. For example, renewal of ID cards. Mine was about to expire so I went to the office to inquire about the renewal process. Babes had to be with me if I didn’t have a PoA. I was able to accept and deny housing offers without the PoA and luckily he was there with me to sign the paperwork for the one we accepted. So I’m not sure if it would be required for this step. Babes and I have decided to keep an active one even though he is home from deployment because it makes things super simple when we are handling business. I can handle whatever business I need to handle independently of him and he can focus on his daily tasks at work. 

Another thing I did to “in-process” was go by ACS and assess the services they offer and they offer ALOT!! It was overwhelming how many different services you can take advantage of through ACS. Like I said, I took EVERY. SINGLE. PAMPHLET. (Thanks for showing me the way Grandma!). Literally! That was the only way I could process what I needed and what I didn’t. It was all really good information and if I ever get a car I will definitely take advantage of all them. I also got a Spouse Checklist that was super helpful! I would advise giving ACS a good gander when you get here. They really take care of you out here! Everyone felt like family. They many opportunities to learn the language and culture, become acquainted to the area, and meet other spouses.

That’s it. I really didn’t do much to in-process but I believe the steps I did take were key to getting settled so quickly. Knowledge is key here!

Next up is Housing! HURRAYYYY!!! Everyone’s favorite subject!

We shipped our HHG extremely early. We scheduled our HHG shipment prior to our flight so we had no idea when we were leaving as they packed our things. We simply discussed how we would live after the goods were shipped and where we would stay until we left regardless of when that was. With that information in mind here is our timeline:

Nov 19: HHG Packed up

Dec 14: Move out of house

Dec 26: Car shipped from VA

Dec 27: Flight to Germany

Dec 28: Flight landed and bus to Graf

Jan 2: Begin in processing

Jan 7: Initial housing offer

Jan 11: 2nd housing offer

Jan 14: Accepted housing offer and got keys

Jan 15: HHG delivered and move in

Jan 21: Set up internet with Jobst

Jan 30: Internet hardware installed officially set up

So roughly 2 months after packing up our house we were resettled and pretty comfortable. Naturally there are a few creature comforts that we still lack- (wifey needs her face creams!!) but we are home for the most part. 

I think the key to this was shipping our goods super early. We decided to basically camp out in our living room to ensure our goods got here when we arrived if not before. That way, we wouldn’t have to wait too long to get comfortable again. We had two camping chairs and a good blow up mattress, blanket, and pillows. We used Styrofoam plates and plastic utensils. Food was kept to a minimum and we basically ate what was in the freezer. We only bought the healthy essentials like greens so we didn’t constipated from all of the noodles and junk food ahaha! Another key thing we did was pack our bags early as well so trying to decide what to wear was easy. We did this until we moved out. We left the bathroom the way it was when the movers came because we knew we were getting rid of most of those items and we wanted a little stability to our living situation after all of our things were gone. Everything that was left in our house was able to fit in his Wrangler and my PT Cruiser. We rented a small U-Haul because we had the washer and dryer to move but if we didn’t have those two large items, we wouldn’t have needed the U-Haul at all. 

The HHG pack up process was really simple. Someone came to the house about a week or so before we were due to pack up to look at the main items we had. We try to live minimally so we didn’t have a lot of stuff. A living room sofa set, a dining set, two bedroom sets complete with a vanity and tall chest of drawer, a book case, an L-shaped desk, and some closet racks. The moving company came super late- SUPER LATE. Apparently, they are always late but they are also very thorough. First they came in and started putting everything in boxes. For about an hour all we heard was boxes and packing tape. They packed up everything except our bathroom. EVERYTHING! A few pieces of trash included. I had heard they would, but having never experienced it, I was unprepared. We didn’t have to do anything but sit back and watch, we answered questions and gave guidance where necessary but we basically just tried to stay out of the way. 

Take pictures of everything major that is being shipped because if it can be taken apart- it will be. They dismantled everything and assured us the moving company here would put it back together which they did. Some items were a hassle because we didn’t know which table leg and screw went to which end-table-top. So, make sure you have pictures of your items to make this process easier and ask the moving company to label things as well. As they took things a part they packed it in small crates. In total we had about 6 or 7 crates. I think living so lightly also made getting resettled easier because you won’t have much to ship and unpack. OK, next on to how we got our house.

We’ve been married for almost four years now and this is our fifth address but our first PCS. Out of all those moves, this is the first time we’ve been able to choose a house together. We didn’t have a long extended conversation about what kind of house we wanted; we just felt it in our gut which is how we tend to do things in our relationship anyway. When we got our first offer, we were able to go there together and check it out and neither of us felt it was home. It wasn’t bad at all. In fact it was clean and modern. Very nice. So nice in fact it felt like a hotel room. Which is one reason we turned down. Our first offer was a 3rd floor apartment. Big no no for us. The outside looked like the barracks. A turn off. The ceiling was low and there was a huge support structure in the middle of the living room. We’re kind of tall and preferred not to hit the ceiling every time we stretched. Jeez. It was 2 bedrooms with a playroom/office and 2 bathrooms. No carpet. Modern and up to date appliances. Seemingly new flooring. Walking distance from the commissary and other frequently used services. It wasn’t bad. It just wasn’t for us. And that’s ok. 

Now, it’s just me and him; so, we knew we couldn’t be too choosy. You can take that route if you want; but, trust me it won’t end well. While I was declining the first offer, there was a different service member there desperately explaining why he needed a 3 or 4 bedroom house even though he wasn’t qualified to have it. Housing was like “nah bruh”. Not sure how that turned out. If you know you’re picky, just go ahead and find your own housing through a German realtor. There’s more work involved in getting resettled but it’ll be worth it because you’ll be more comfortable (in theory). We, however did not want to go through that hassle- we really didn’t have a reason to do so and it just didn’t seem worth it since this isn’t our forever home. Plus having the “rent and utilities” come directly from his check was and still is more appealing to us then having to have a foreign bank account with enough money to cover these necessities each month. Not that we couldn’t afford it but just the whole process of transferring funds and such didn’t (and still doesn’t) sit well with me. Hiccups happen and I prefer not to get burned on a technicality- know what I mean? 

Anywho. Back to the story at hand. We turned down the first offering immediately and while I was there the agent told me they had something else they could offer us that Friday. Pure luck. It was off-post (which we were trying to avoid) but it was quiet, more spacious, and would probably suit us. We viewed it and feel in love. It’s not perfect. We prefer a stand alone single family one story (ranch style) home and this is a duplex townhome but it’s spacious. Has carpet. A little older but has character. It’s got two bedrooms plus a playroom/office and two and a half bathrooms. I fell in love with the huge laundry room (huge to me at least) and our little cute back yard. We’ve had backyards before, of course, but each time they’ve had trees or a woodline at the edge. which makes the grass grow a little weird IMO. This is all soft, lush, green, grass. I may regret this when spring hits but for now I love it. We gave ourselves some time to think on it- you have 72 hours to accept or decline after viewing- and decided this was probably the best we could get, so, we accepted. Plus we were about sick of staying in the hotel room which for us was like living at a Comfort Inn. 

Note: there was a weird smell in the house which I thought was indicative of needing to be cleaned. They sent someone to look at it and that person determined it was fine. The house had been empty for almost a year and almost everything was replaced after being thoroughly cleaned after the last tenant. It was as close to new as we could get. I say that to illustrate this point:  If you want a house but think something is wrong with it, they will do what they can to make it more livable for your including new carpet, another cleaning etc. Just express your concerns and know that they can work with you within reason. 

So, after accepting, the agent asked when our goods would arrive to determine if we needed loaner furniture. I called the moving company and they informed me they could deliver the next day if we wanted them to so naturally that was the option I took. Your move-in date will depend, in large part, on when you can get furniture. Had we taken the loaner furniture, it would have been another week or so in the hotel because the loaner furniture wasn’t ready for us immediately. They really try to take care of you as best they can IF you are reasonable and willing to work with them. 

... and that’s it! Once we got our household goods, we were set. 

I know this was another really long post but I hope you were able to get some information that is helpful- or you were at least somewhat entertained. I’ll try to get some pictures up of the house soon but OPSEC and stuff make it difficult. Next up... Our trip to Weiden!

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How to Successfully Pack Alcohol in Your Suitcase

When traveling cross country or even internationally, drinks lovers are bound to come across unique liquors, wines, and beers that would make worthy additions to their collections. But how does one make sure that these liquid souvenirs travel back home with them in one piece?

When traveling via plane, the size of one’s purchase is a vital consideration; if it surpasses TSA’s 3.4 ounce or less requirements, it has to go into checked luggage, making it vulnerable to getting smashed or sloshed around in transit.

VinePair reached out to those in both the beverage and aviation industries for their advice on how to successfully pack alcohol for traveling. Reflecting on both their past mishaps and proven methods, here they share their tips and tricks for properly packing alcohol in a suitcase.

Don’t carry an already opened bottle

While it might be tempting to bring home the remainder of a bottle you’ve already consumed, the pros warn against doing so. Even when a bottle has been resealed, it’s not a sure thing that it’s secured. “Even though its top has been closed up, once you’ve broken the seal, the bottle’s top has the potential to come open,” says Laura Johnson, founder of the San Diego-based You & Yours Distilling Co.

Watch your case weight

Teresa Psuty, co-owner and brewmaster at Crooked Lane Brewing Company in Auburn, Calif., often brings some of her beers in her bag to give as gifts to family and friends and to bring to industry events. She says her biggest mistake was having gone over weight limits with her luggage — a costly error indeed. She recalls that the mistake had her paying close to $75. “If I plan to travel back with some beer, I put a small hanging scale in my luggage, and target at least a pound or two underweight,” she says.

In addition, Mika Bulmash, founder and CEO of Wine for the World in New York, says to make sure that the suitcase’s contents are full enough so that the bottle doesn’t hit the side of your suitcase; it may break due to the impact.

Bring along the essentials

A few years ago, Mike Potter, founder and CEO of Black Brew Culture in Durham, N.C., learned the hard way to pack his booze properly. After some bottles of rum from his trip to Jamaica were shattered, “I had to get called in by customs to open it and identify it was broken,” says Potter. “Ever since then, I’ve taken some bubble wrap with me for purchases wherever I am at, and I especially make sure each individual can or bottle is single-ply wrapped.”

Psuty suggests packing some gallon-sized plastic bags plus a trash bag to avoid broken bottles. “A good friend of mine who leads beer tours in Europe brings a suitcase within a suitcase, a package of plastic bags, and a bunch of socks. These socks become beer packaging on the return trip,” says Psuty. “Alternatively, wrap all the bottles and cans separately in clothing items like socks and t-shirts, and then pack everything into a garbage bag within your suitcase.”

Consider tape

Johnson uses painter’s tape as packing material for securing bottles; she wraps a generous amount of tape around the bottle from top to bottom. “It has a great tight seal,” she says. “You can take it off [the bottle] without ruining the label.”

Use air mailers

If you’re planning on heading to a winery or a distillery on your trip, Christian Stromberg, owner of Saxtons River Distillery in Brattleboro, Vt., advises bringing along air mailers. Their packaging has double-sided tape and a hinge top that can hold a bottle tightly. “This protects the bottle’s top and bottom, so that the cork cannot get hit,” Stromberg says. “Somehow, some way, your bag will end up at the bottom of your suitcase, and it will protect it from shattering the neck of the bottle.”

Be careful when using clothing

Bulmash recommends putting a bottle in a plastic bag and then using a piece of clothing such as jeans or a sweater to wrap it like a Tootsie Roll. “Start it at one end and continue to roll until it’s a hot dog,” she says. “Put that into your suitcase, surrounded with additional clothes to protect all four sides of it, as well as the top and the bottom. You want to make sure that it’s not touching anything else that’s hard.”

But if clothing is your only on-hand packing option, use caution. Stromberg advises putting a bottle in sleeves or pant legs, where these articles of clothing act like tubes. “And then you’re folding it over and it can’t slide out.” Avoid wrapping that looks like you’re swaddling the bottle because, according to Stromberg, “if it has a way to slip out, [it’ll] slip out. They just do. They’re bouncing, they’re vibrating and then it’s on the outer edge.”

After having a tequila bottle loosely wrapped in clothing break in his suitcase, Stromberg began using an inflatable bottle protector kit to pack bottles. The kit comes with a bag with inflatable columns and a hand pump to puff it up with air. “They’re highly effective,” he says.

Go with some padding

While Potter says that beer cans rarely explode if padded correctly — adding that glass bottles have more potential to get broken — his trick to packing cans is to add some padding in between them. “You don’t want to put too many cans into a suitcase. Put a layer of padding down first and then pack a lane of beer and then put another layer of padding on top,” he says.

Rethink what to drink

Consider what could happen to the quality of your beer if it warms up while traveling. “Hazy IPAs, and hoppy beers in general, are very sensitive to temperature rise, and they will not be as good if they suffer from being warmed up,” Psuty says. “Smoothie sours, full of unfermented sugar, are prone to exploding if exposed to warm temperatures. Stouts, barrel-aged beers and bottle-conditioned sours are great examples of beers that can tolerate some temperature rise without ill effects.”

Watch your duty-free purchases

Airport duty-free can make for a good last-minute liquor buy, but take caution when doing so. According to TSA lead transportation security officer Shivam Chopra, a duty-free alcohol purchase must be bought within 48 hours or less of your departure time in order to go through security screening as a carry-on. This is based on the date and time on the receipt, which must remain adhered to the sealed bag.

If your purchase exceeds that time period, then the bottle must be packed in your checked luggage. “It has to be screened through a certain way so we can see through the bottle,” says Chopra. ​​”If it is extended beyond that [date], then we’re not going to screen that item, so you’ll have to check that item in or discard it.”

TSA spokesperson Lori Dankers explains that this screening process is meant to keep travelers safe; bottle liquid scanners differentiate between flammable and benign liquids. “Keep in mind the reason we’re doing that is to make sure that it hasn’t been tampered with, and could potentially have explosives, or an explosive component in it,” she says.

Your Bottle Ended Up Breaking. Now What?

Despite our best efforts, sometimes alcohol bottles can still break while on the move. This can result in stains and odors on suitcases. But according to the experts, there are some easy ways to remove them.

“For spot-treating colored stains like red wine on a fabric suitcase, apply a few drops of Dawn Platinum dish soap directly to the stain and use your fingers to rub it in,” says Morgan Brashear, home care senior scientist at Procter & Gamble. “Give it a few minutes to soak in, then add a little water and scrub gently with your fingers or a clean cloth until the stain and suds are gone.”

If the stain is on the luggage itself, you have some options for cleaning it, too. If spills on fabric luggage are more smelly than seen, Brashear recommends trying Febreze Fabric Refresher to eliminate the odors at the source.

Drink spills can also leave behind dried, sticky stains on hard plastic suitcases. For these messes, “Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is a one-step solution for removing the gunk and other dirt and grime,” says Brashear. “If your luggage has a high shine finish, always test in a small, inconspicuous area first, and apply light pressure to keep the finish intact.”

Learn if there’s a distributor

Traveling with booze is always risky. However, if you don’t want to face the possibility of a broken bottle or an exploding can, there might be another way to get your newfound favorite liquid back home.

If you’re at a winery overseas, Bulmash suggests asking the staff if their wines are already imported in the U.S. where you live — as U.S. laws relating to wine often don’t permit international wineries to ship directly to consumers. With spirits, Stromberg says to check directly with the distillery to see if and where it ships.

“Don’t be surprised if the cost is different, because there are taxes and many hands that products [have] to go through in order to get into the hands of the consumer,” Bulmash says. “But it’s a lot easier and more reliable to get products available to you if [they’re] already in your city or state. Plus, you’re supporting your local economy.”

The article How to Successfully Pack Alcohol in Your Suitcase appeared first on VinePair.

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𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗞𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧!

Because of Coronavirus, face masks have become a daily essential, but there looms an unintended side effect. The huge spike in the consumption of single-use disposable masks by the public is causing increased ocean pollution, adding to the already large amounts of single-use plastic and other waste that end up in the sea.

According to a new report, humans are globally using and disposing of an estimated 𝟭𝟮𝟵 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀 every single month that we deal with COVID-19. Single-use surgical masks are all made from synthetic, non-biodegradable materials, meaning they take hundreds of years to break down in the environment. Some animals also cannot tell the difference between plastic items and their prey, subsequently choking on pieces of litter or may also become entangled in the elastic within the masks as they begin to break apart.

The WHO recommends that people 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀 when going out in public — not surgical masks. Cloth masks can be cleaned and used 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻, reducing the need of single-use masks.

If you do need to wear single-use mask for work, because you are sick or caring for someone who is sick, make sure to dispose of it as safely as possible. Instead of throwing your mask or gloves into an uncovered public trash can, put it in a trash bag that will be knotted up. 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿��𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁!

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Why I’m doing something about plastic - and you should too

Plastic is a big problem for the environment. It pollutes our water systems, kills animals, disrupts ecosystems, and leads to public health disasters due to waste mismanagement in countries to which landfill is shipped for processing. Plastic breaks into smaller and smaller pieces (‘microplastics’) and then enters our body through the food system, with little understood effects on our bodies. Petrochemicals derived from fossil fuel production are used to make almost all plastics, the same fuels driving dangerous climate change. Plastic is also an accelerating problem. In the past decade humans have produced more disposable plastic than in the entire 20th century.

We have all seen the images, birds feeding their chicks plastics, trash in a dead whale’s stomach, or the excruciating video of a biologist trying to extract a plastic straw from a sea turtle’s nose. An intact plastic bag was found at the bottom of Mariana Trench (Source). Microplastics that have shed from our clothes (nylon and polyester shed in the wash) have been found in the snow in Antarctica (Source). A recent study has highlighted the microplastic contamination in the River Thames, estimating that 94,000 microplastics per second flow down the river in places (Source). Modelling has predicted that there will be more plastics than fish in the ocean by weight by 2050 (Source). The impact on humans is perhaps less well understood. Plastic enters the food chain via trophic interactions (animals feeding on one another) or into drinking water through wastewater effluent. The WHO has found microplastics to be frequently present in fresh and drinking water (Source). Poor waste management, including of importation of the ‘world’s landfill’ leads to mountains of waste blocking rivers and polluting cities in countries such as Indonesia, Thailand and China. The effects of plastic waste mismanagement have been linked to respiratory distress, cancer, hormone disruption, and food chain contamination with high levels of hazardous chemicals has been demonstrated in local produce in Indonesia (Source). Single use plastic is therefore a life and death problem for animals and humans alike.

Plastic is a polluter. In 2019 alone, the production and incineration of plastic was forecast to add more than 850 million tons of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, equal to the emissions from 189 five-hundred megawatt coal power plants. As plastic decomposes in landfill it releases CO2, as does burning plastics in incinerators (including a number of other toxins released into the air). If the production, disposal and incineration of plastic continue on their present growth trajectory, by 2050, the global emissions from plastic could emit 2.8 gigatons of CO2 per year, releasing as much emissions as 615 five-hundred-megawatt coal plants. If growth in plastic production and incineration continue as predicted, cumulative greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 will be over 56 gigatons CO2e, or between 10-13 percent of the total remaining carbon budget (Source).

Of course, plastic will continue to play a vital role in healthcare, industry and production of essential every day consumer products. But we can, and we must, phase out the throwaway stuff. We can do this as individuals by exercising our powers as “conscious consumers” through our buying and our influencing powers.

Reduce, re-use … recycle?

There is no doubt about it, it is preferable to recycle materials that can be over other means of waste disposal. But it’s not a complete solution. Although estimates of how much plastic waste is recycled vary, a 2015 study estimated that of all of the plastic waste ever generated, approximately 9% has been recycled, 12% has been incinerated, and 79% has accumulated in landfills or the natural environment (Source). In addition, not all recycling is considered equal. ‘Upcycling’ is when something is recycled into another product of equal or greater value than the original product. Most plastic recycling is ‘downcycling’ as the recycled plastic products are of lower value than the original product and can only be used in limited applications (for example, plastic ‘timber’). Because of this degrading effect, plastic may only be recycled once before ending up in the environment. Not only that, but when shipped to other countries, such as Indonesia, recycling can end up being sorted by hand, mostly by marginalised communities who face incredibly poor working conditions and pay (see more).

Plastic is extremely durable, hence its popularity. But this means that, in terms of waste management, this is a material that is not meant to be managed. Our actions as consumers must certainly start, but shouldn’t finish, with recycling. Ultimately it is better to reduce overall use of disposable plastic products in the first place. 

The pervasiveness of plastic

To understand the pervasiveness of plastic, make a list of products around the house that contain plastic that you use on a daily basis. I tried to do this and gave up at breakfast (teabags release microparticles of plastics into tea). Of course there will always be certain levels of plastic in the world. It’s cheap, durable, and essential for some (e.g. medical) products. But it is undeniable that we are surrounded by ubiquitous, and more often than not superfluous, plastic packaging. We are also throwaway consumers, who place no value  on reusing and repairing common household items, due to their low cost and replaceability. Research from DEFRA found that waste from households in England amounted to 22.8 million tonnes in 2016. This is equivalent to 1.1kg per person, per day (Source).

Why me?

The impacts of my individual action are surely a drop (or a microplastic particle) in the ocean of plastic waste? Plastic free alternatives are usually more expensive, and almost always less convenient. The places that are available to me as a consumer don’t align with my plastic free consumer desires, but what choice do I have? I put this dilemma to Will McCallum, ‘Head of Oceans’ at Greenpeace at a recent Zoom lecture I attended. He told me that although, yes, I was a drop in the ocean, my individual actions were still worth it. The piece of plastic in my hand could end in a sea creature’s stomach. In addition, I have a voice and consumer power to amplify these issues. He suggested making a ‘crime file’ of the worst offenders, and taking to social media to pressure companies. This has been proven to work: previous Greenpeace ‘worst offender’ Sainsbury’s pledged to cut their plastic usage by 50% by 2025 following coordinated campaigning. By joining forces with other people and campaigning together, I as an individual actually can make a difference.

The rest of this article focuses on the ways we can try to make a difference as a “conscious consumer.”

A caveat

When advocating individual action it’s important to remember why single-use plastic is popular in the first place. It’s convenient. It’s cheap. Its durability keeps food fresh and sterile. Alternatives can be expensive, and often have to be purchased from specialist stores often with additional transport or delivery charges. In supermarkets the consumer is actually penalised for helping the environment by higher prices for loose and plastic free produce (Source). No one should denigrate the parent who chooses to put their children in disposable nappies, or suggest that the only way to eat is from whole foods bought plastic free in bulk when nutrition, cost, and, yes, convenience necessitates otherwise.

A passage from a book I recently read, Natural by Dr Alan Levinovitz, set out the moral trap into which the conscious consumer should avoid falling:

“This is ‘consecrated consumption’ into which the ritual of shopping becomes a kind of spiritualised retail therapy dedicated to nature… At Whole Foods, every purchase, even if it’s unnecessary, is nevertheless a good one.

To the contrary: high socioeconomic status makes one’s ecological footprint far greater – larger homes to air-condition, longer flights for vacations – and the effects of being “green” are minimal. Rich people emit more carbon even when they recycle and buy canvas tote bags full of organic veggies. The truth is obscured when rich people are the ones with time and resources to spend on living naturally. “People think environmentalists are the ones driving electric vehicles, but forget about the twenty people riding the bus” remarked California’s attorney general Xavier Becerra in 2018.”

Some recommendations

With that caveat that we must take a rounded view of our personal environmental impact,  some plastic free swaps are truly easy, and enjoyable There are other benefits to shopping at smaller, environmentally conscious companies too. Ethical concerns often pervade the whole product cycle of such businesses, beyond packaging and extend to ethical sourcing of ingredients and not testing on animals. Often buying these products directly supports local, independent businesses and livelihoods.

The following are some examples of products that I have switched to over the last 12 months, all of which I would recommend:

Let’s start with the basics. A Keep Cup (I like the brand Frank Green), and a reusable water bottle. I use glass Tupperware to store my food, and carr(ied) a spork for takeaway lunches to avoid single use cutlery.  

Halo coffee pods. I’m obsessed with coffee, but Nespresso pods have been described as an “environmental disaster” due to production intensive raw materials in each pod and low levels of recycling. Halo capsules (Nespresso compatible) are made from waste sugar cane, a by-product of the sugar cane industry, and can degrade in as little as 28 days in a home compost. Even more impressible, all of the packaging associated with Halo capsules is also home composable and break down into organic components. They’re also delicious – I recommend the Ristretto blend.

Splosh household products. Splosh products are delivered as concentrates in pouches meant to refill bottles you can order from Splosh, or use your own. Splosh claim that the combined effect of concentration and using pouches reduces plastic by over 90%, and the extra 10% to hit the zero waste mark is achieved by Splosh receiving your empty refill pouches back to be reprocessed. As for my review: they smell good, they work well, and the products are very good value.

Who Gives A Crap toilet paper. This company sells 3-ply 100% recycled toilet paper. Best of all, they donate 50% of profits to charity partners who build toilets and provide proper sanitation to local communities. The TP is great quality, and great value when bought in bulk.

Shampoo and conditioner bars, from Lush or Ethique. Ethique claim that they have saved around 6.5 million of typical 350ml shampoo bottles from entering landfill so far. My paper Ethique packaging told me that I alone had saved 3 of these plastic bottles by switching to a shampoo bar. They last ages, and work beautifully on my hair. I keep them in a soap dish in the shower, and believe that this is one of the easiest swaps that you can make.

Soap. When did we all stop using soap and use ridiculous tiny plastic bottles of brightly coloured gel to clean ourselves? Ditch this unnecessary plastic, do as your mum told you, and clean yourself with soap and water.  

Reusable makeup wipes. Makeup wipes are notorious for clogging up sewers. There are many options of reusable makeup wipes to choose from, the best being those which require only water to effectively cleanse your face. I just wash them along with my regular laundry.

Beeswax sandwich wrappers. Use as a direct replacement for single use cling film and tin foil. They are reusable, and made from all-natural materials that are eventually biodegradable.

Bin bags. This one’s a little more equivocal. There’s evidence that biodegradable and compostable material does no better in landfill than incompostable plastic (Source). However, my chosen bin bags are made from renewable and sustainable raw plant materials instead of petroleum, meaning they have a lower carbon footprint overall than alternatives, and are non-toxic meaning they won’t leach chemicals into soil or water systems.

Fruit and veg. I always try to avoid the items packaged in plastic. By using reusable produce bags you can easily buy less obvious loose items like tomatoes and soft fruit.

Bulk buying. Although I haven’t yet made the switch to zero waste stores, I try to buy in larger quantities e.g. buying the largest container of pasta (or biscuits) on offer, meaning that less packaging is used for the same amount of product.

The following are plastic free changes I hope to introduce into my household in the next 12 months:

Zero waste stores. Stocking more than lentils and brown rice, these stores now contain a plethora of fresh and dried produce priced by weight. Waitrose is currently carrying out a trial to introduce zero waste shopping into larger stores, hopefully indicating this type of shopping may become more accessible in the future.  

Sanitary products. As a person who menstruates, I’m aware of the pervasiveness of plastic in disposal menstrual products, and was horrified to hear that conventional tampons and pads are the fifth most common item found on Europe’s beaches. There are an ever increasing number of alternatives to the products that I grew up with available to consumers now.

Toothpaste tablets. A totally plastic free alternative to replace non-recyclable toothpaste tubes.

DIY deodorant. Sustainable, plastic free, and added confident that you aren’t applying anything unknown to your skin.

Clothing. Some companies, such as Patagonia, are industry leaders in creating clothes from recycled material. Nevertheless, items such as polyester fleeces still shed microplastics into the water supply upon washing, making this problem seem intractable. Nevertheless, by ditching fast fashion and buying second-hand rather than new, I’m still breaking the consumption/waste cycle and getting more use out of durable plastics in clothing.

Using consumer power to change the industry

In research conducted before the pandemic, PwC’s Global Consumer Insights Survey 2020 showed that customers had become more interested in caring for the planet, and recommended that companies will need to innovate to meet the expectations and retain the loyalty of these customers. Forty three percent of the global respondents expressed that they expected businesses to be accountable for their environmental impact.

In my view, it is preferable that, rather than putting all of the onus on the consumer to make difficult choices finding more obscure items, retailers should take the responsibility (thereby putting pressure on the manufacturers and further up the supply chain).

I’ve mentioned the changes made by Sainsbury’s as a result of Greenpeace campaigning, but there are a number of other instances of major companies making changes in the UK following consumer pressure. In terms of UK supermarkets, (amongst others) Morrisons has committed to make all of its own brand plastic packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable, and to reduce own brand primary plastic by 50%. Lidl have removed all black plastic (which can’t be recycled) from fruit and veg packaging. Asda’s fashion counterpart Asda George has committed to selling products made from recycled plastic bottles and clothing, as part of the chain’s commitment to using polyester sourced from recycled materials by 2025

Lifestyle brands are realising that the long term future of a brand relies on its corporate image being sustainable, as a new generation of consumers cite environmental concerns as a priority. In 2018 Proctor & Gamble released sustainability goals called ‘Ambition 2030’ and state that they are “working to make social and environmental responsibility an integral component of every brand in our portfolio.” The group aim for100% of recyclable or reusable packaging, and “a meaningful increase” in responsibly-sourced bio-based, recycled, or more resource efficient materials. Unilever celebrates operating with 100% renewable grid electricity in its manufacturing operations worldwide, and zero waste to landfill across all of its factories. The group aim to make plastic packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025 and to use at least 25% recycled plastic in packaging by then. The United Nations awarded the company’s CEO its Champion of the Earth Award in 2015 for “demonstrating the need for long-term corporate thinking that accounts for social and environmental concerns.”  Unilever’s chief research and development officer, Richard Slater, highlighted companies’ lead role in mainstreaming sustainability when he said in an interview on NPR, “The onus is on us as consumer companies to innovate and come up with solutions that are great for people…[and]…convenient at the right price.”

Although positive steps are being taken, there is still so far to go in terms of companies taking responsibility for the lifecycle of their products. Consumers must be critical and demand real action, and not settle for companies making (intentionally or unintentionally) false claims regarding the environmental friendliness of their products, a process known as “greenwashing.” Organisations renowned for their environmental purpose-driven marketing are still huge contributors to the sustainability crisis. Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Mondelēz, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo were cited among the top-10 corporate contributors to global plastic pollution in a study conducted by Greenpeace and the Break Free From Plastic Movement last year (Source). A report published by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives named Nestle and Unilever as the top polluters based on a series of brand and waste audits conducted in six cities in the Philippines, mainly due to their production of single-use sachets (small packets containing single-use quantities of any material) that are marketed in the global South but not other parts of the world (Source). It’s not good enough for companies to sell products in packaging that might meet stringent EU standards, but then absolve responsibility in countries with historically lesser environmental protection. Decisions made in the boardrooms of companies in the global West must take real account and responsibility for the globally shared problem of plastic production and waste management. Therefore, the scale of the problems caused by these huge manufacturers, retailers and brand groups shouldn’t be underestimated, but nor therefore should the possible impact were these companies to take meaningful steps.

How to use consumer power to influence companies to change their ways (without spending anything)

Tell the brands and businesses you support that it’s time to change the way they use plastic:

Sign petitions and get behind existing campaign. Greenpeace’s petition (currently with over 2 million signatures) aims to put pressure on supermarkets to ditch throwaway plastic packaging. Oxfam’s Behind the Brands campaign helps consumers understand the environmental impact of a number of household brands, and encourages consumers to reach out to these businesses directly to engage with the issues. I also love this story about a group of primary school children who took their message to Universal Pictures via a petition to ensure that the release of 2012’s ‘The Lorax’ provided a platform to provide information to children on the environmental message of the movie.

Create social media storms and use hashtags, such as #PlasticFreeFriday or #PointlessPlastic, which are an easy way to attract the attention of corporates and fellow consumers alike. Tag brands in photos of offending items to ‘name and shame’ the throwaway mentality these products cater to, and to encourage companies to adopt ‘extended producer responsibility,’ a strategy to make the manufacturer of a product responsible for the entire life-cycle of the product.

Engage in local (friendly, non-confrontational) protests like the Mass Unwrap campaign to raise awareness in supermarkets that their customers dislike superfluous packaging.  

Wherever possible, visit, support (or create!) local art installations, such as the ‘Plastic Soupermarket’display containing local littler found on the banks of Amsterdam’s waterways.

In addition, community-led actions like Plastic Free Caerphilly linked local businesses and concerned residents motivated to tackle single-use plastic, and resulted in the town being awarded “plastic free community” status in July 2019. 

The role of Governments

PwC’s Global Consumer Insights Survey 2020 found that responders answered that the government bore the most responsibility for creating a sustainable world. Cynically, companies aren’t going to voluntarily do the right thing. There are a number of environmental pressure groups advocating for a number of top-down measures that leave companies (and consumers) with no choice to comply. Previous (successful) campaigns have resulted in a ban on microbeads (Source) and plastics like straws and stirrers (Source), in line with the EU standards and targets included in the Single Use Plastics Directive. Bangladesh was one of the first countries to ban the use of plastic and polythene bags in 2002, and since October 2015 the UK Government made it compulsory for large shops in England to charge 5p for all single-use plastic carrier bags (Source).

Governments are driven by a number of competing pressures, but there is almost no doubt that the global, accelerating clamour for sustainable practices to be embedded within society and for Governments to use their power to bring about this change, has led to policies, proposals and plans advancing sustainability.

Find and sign petitions. Petitions on Parliament UK that reach 10,000 signatures will get a response from the UK Government, and those that reach 100,000 signatures will almost always be debated in Parliament.

Lend your support to established campaigns. Friends of the Earth’s ‘Help reduce plastic in oceans’campaign to commit governments to introduce a plan to phase out and better manage plastics.  WWF’s campaign aims to create a global and legally binding UN agreement to set strict goals for plastic pollution reduction in each UN member state and instruct each state to create national action plans to meet these goals. Coalition groups like Zero Waste Europe influence European policy makers and Member State governments on a number of issues, including directly petitioning the European Parliament to be at the vanguard of tackling plastic pollution and single use plastics, and highlighting the injustices of the global waste trade and calling for Europe’s waste to stay in Europe.

Write to your MP on local issues or in support of relevant legislation in Parliament, and apply pressure to your local authority to improve its recycling offer. Although US focused, Greenpeace’s lobbying toolkithas some useful resources for engaging with elected officials.

And of course, vote for candidates with a proactive stance on addressing green issues.

In conclusion

Make an individual action plan. Start with a 1 month plan, then 3 months, then 6 months. Start small, and work up to larger goals and see the process as a journey with no clear destination or stops along the way.

Start with recycling everything that you can (and stop buying the things you can’t). Give up throwaway plastic bottles and plastic cutlery. Start to seek alternatives to small sachets and packaged single portion items. Then, start being organised with your shopping. Research new places to shop and form new habits. Buy quality and long-lasting household items and clothes over cheaper items that will need to be replaced. Make your feelings known through making a Twitter account and calling brands out. Engage in some community campaigning, and make your collective voice heard by manufacturers and lawmakers.

Be kind to yourself as a consumer making often difficult choices. Convenience is essential in many of our lives, and safety concerns and medical need are at the forefront of our minds and in our choices. But, please, don’t do nothing because you can’t do it all.

Further reading:

Cat’s twitter account: https://twitter.com/WhySoWasteful

See more information and tips at https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/.

The Story of Plastic documentary: https://www.storyofplastic.org/.

BBC David Attenborough documentary Blue Planet II: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04tjbtx.

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How to choose the right composting bin

How to choose the right composting bin for you

You know how you recycle paper, plastic and cans and take your trash to the curb, but what about your vegetables, fruit and other food waste? You can compost that instead, so you can take your green waste to a local recycling center and make money or save money. This article will teach you how.

What is composting?

Composting is a very easy way to reduce the amount of waste you create in your home. Composting is a form of recycling that you can use to reduce the amount of waste you create. You can make your own compost, and it can be used to grow plants or to fertilize your garden soil. It is a very effective way to recycle and reduce waste.

  Compost is the final product of a process called composting. Composting is similar to anaerobic digestion, which is a process used by many large scale composting operations. Composting is a process that allows you to take organic matter and turn it into a usable by-product which can be used in the garden.

Why is composting useful?

Composting is the best thing you can do with the kitchen scraps you are producing. Composting helps rid your garden of the toxins that are in the food you are eating. Composting helps to enrich the soil and it helps to feed the soil. Composting with a composting bin also helps to reduce the amount of wasted food in the landfill.

  The benefits of composting are many. Compost is a natural fertilizer that can enrich soil and remove harmful chemicals from the environment. A good composting bin helps reduce waste and landfill waste and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Composting also helps to reduce the amount of manure that needs to be hauled away and reused, which means less waste to dispose of.

Should I use a compost bin?

Composting is an old-fashioned way of eliminating waste, but it is a very efficient way to recycle organic waste. Composting may seem difficult at first, but it is a pleasant process that has proven to be very rewarding. Composting is a simple process, and it is cheap as well. A good compost bin is a great investment.

  Compost bins are a great way to fertilize your garden, while also saving on space. They are compact and can be placed anywhere to help with waste removal. There are many different compost bins on the market, so how do you know which one to choose?

Compost bins are often a source of stress for newbies. They are overwhelming at first, and seem like a hassle to get started. What tools and materials do I need? What kind of compost do I need? What size of bin? How much per day? Where do I put it? How do I get rid of all that mess? How do I keep the smell from becoming overpowering?

What is a continuous composter?

Composting is one of the most useful things you can do for your garden, and it’s also one of the most common composting mistakes. The most common type of compost bin is the traditional bin, which is like a giant plastic bucket that sits on the ground. While it’s better than nothing, a continuous composter is better, as it allows you to compost more and in more places. The key to a good continuous composter is that you must have an aeration system in place. The continuous composter is a self-powered machine that works on the simple principle that compost needs oxygen to break down efficiently.

  Composters are commonly made of either wood chips (which are broken down organically) or sawdust (which can be extremely invasive for any ecosystem). While a compost pile can be the best possible option for composting (since it provides a natural environment), there are a few drawbacks. One problem is the odor. A compost pile can produce an enormous amount of stinky odor, which can attract pests. A second problem is that the pile can’t be easily transported once it has been completed. If the pile is too large, it will be too difficult to handle. A third problem is that the pile can’t be used as a garden bed.

  A continuous composting system combines several techniques into one easy to use, effective system. The main components of a continuous composting system are: Anaerobic Digesters, composting bins, and manures used as the composting fuel. The end result of a continuous composter is compost that is ready for immediate use.

If you have ever dabbled in creating your own compost, you probably did it by making a pile and keeping it out in the open, where it may decompose, or you may have kept it inside. If you are the latter, you might have noticed that the smell of the compost is not great. This is because the composting process contains a lot of “bad” bacteria that breaks down the food into a stable, non-smelly product.

What about batch composters?

A batch composting system is a self-contained system that efficiently produces compost for the use of the garden. It uses a process of aerobic decomposition that uses anaerobic bacteria to break down matter in a sealed container. Composting saves money, space, and reduces waste.

  Batch composting is the most sustainable way to compost. This way, you only have to deal with a single bin and a single compost pile for at least one year. Then you can move on to another one. The best part about batch composting is that it minimizes your use of resources. You don’t need a composting bin for every piece of food that you throw in a trash can.

Are indoor composters any good?

Indoor composters work similarly to outdoor compost piles in that they maintain a balance of carbon-rich brown materials such as leaves and twigs. The pile is enclosed and heated and turned on a regular basis to keep it from getting too wet and smelly. The compost then needs to undergo a process called curing, whereby it is laid to rest for one to three months.

The indoor composters are often processed aerobically because the air circulation and temperature are controlled. These are often enclosed and have a container for the compost to form. The most common ones are the worm composters, which use worms to break down the compost. They are often used in classrooms or offices to turn compost rather than using worms.

An indoor composter is essentially a small room with a vent that sucks in dirty air while filtering it before the filtered air is released in a closed loop. This type of composting is better for some plants, like those in a greenhouse, but it relies on some extra steps like rotating the bag.

  The fermentation process begins the moment that organic matter is dumped into the container. A mixture of high-carbon-nutrient materials and bedding are shaken, which exposes air to all the organic matter. The mix then starts to heat up and creates a good environment for bacterial enzymes to work. Bacteria start to break down the organic matter. Vents on the container release heat and gases, and the container starts to fill with water and some byproduct. This process can take weeks to months. The byproducts are what makes composting indoor a better option.

Lets get gardening

If you’re looking to be as waste-free as possible, it’s important to find the right gardening supplies and include composting as one of the steps in your routine. If you’re also looking to save some money, composting is the way to go! Compost bins are easy to use and don’t require any expensive equipment. You can get compost bins made from metal and plastic, and some even come with a watering system. This post should help you get started with your first step to composting.

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How to choose the right composting bin

How to choose the right composting bin for you

You know how you recycle paper, plastic and cans and take your trash to the curb, but what about your vegetables, fruit and other food waste? You can compost that instead, so you can take your green waste to a local recycling center and make money or save money. This article will teach you how.

What is composting?

Composting is a very easy way to reduce the amount of waste you create in your home. Composting is a form of recycling that you can use to reduce the amount of waste you create. You can make your own compost, and it can be used to grow plants or to fertilize your garden soil. It is a very effective way to recycle and reduce waste.

  Compost is the final product of a process called composting. Composting is similar to anaerobic digestion, which is a process used by many large scale composting operations. Composting is a process that allows you to take organic matter and turn it into a usable by-product which can be used in the garden.

Why is composting useful?

Composting is the best thing you can do with the kitchen scraps you are producing. Composting helps rid your garden of the toxins that are in the food you are eating. Composting helps to enrich the soil and it helps to feed the soil. Composting with a composting bin also helps to reduce the amount of wasted food in the landfill.

  The benefits of composting are many. Compost is a natural fertilizer that can enrich soil and remove harmful chemicals from the environment. A good composting bin helps reduce waste and landfill waste and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Composting also helps to reduce the amount of manure that needs to be hauled away and reused, which means less waste to dispose of.

Should I use a compost bin?

Composting is an old-fashioned way of eliminating waste, but it is a very efficient way to recycle organic waste. Composting may seem difficult at first, but it is a pleasant process that has proven to be very rewarding. Composting is a simple process, and it is cheap as well. A good compost bin is a great investment.

  Compost bins are a great way to fertilize your garden, while also saving on space. They are compact and can be placed anywhere to help with waste removal. There are many different compost bins on the market, so how do you know which one to choose?

Compost bins are often a source of stress for newbies. They are overwhelming at first, and seem like a hassle to get started. What tools and materials do I need? What kind of compost do I need? What size of bin? How much per day? Where do I put it? How do I get rid of all that mess? How do I keep the smell from becoming overpowering?

What is a continuous composter?

Composting is one of the most useful things you can do for your garden, and it’s also one of the most common composting mistakes. The most common type of compost bin is the traditional bin, which is like a giant plastic bucket that sits on the ground. While it’s better than nothing, a continuous composter is better, as it allows you to compost more and in more places. The key to a good continuous composter is that you must have an aeration system in place. The continuous composter is a self-powered machine that works on the simple principle that compost needs oxygen to break down efficiently.

  Composters are commonly made of either wood chips (which are broken down organically) or sawdust (which can be extremely invasive for any ecosystem). While a compost pile can be the best possible option for composting (since it provides a natural environment), there are a few drawbacks. One problem is the odor. A compost pile can produce an enormous amount of stinky odor, which can attract pests. A second problem is that the pile can’t be easily transported once it has been completed. If the pile is too large, it will be too difficult to handle. A third problem is that the pile can’t be used as a garden bed.

  A continuous composting system combines several techniques into one easy to use, effective system. The main components of a continuous composting system are: Anaerobic Digesters, composting bins, and manures used as the composting fuel. The end result of a continuous composter is compost that is ready for immediate use.

If you have ever dabbled in creating your own compost, you probably did it by making a pile and keeping it out in the open, where it may decompose, or you may have kept it inside. If you are the latter, you might have noticed that the smell of the compost is not great. This is because the composting process contains a lot of “bad” bacteria that breaks down the food into a stable, non-smelly product.

What about batch composters?

A batch composting system is a self-contained system that efficiently produces compost for the use of the garden. It uses a process of aerobic decomposition that uses anaerobic bacteria to break down matter in a sealed container. Composting saves money, space, and reduces waste.

  Batch composting is the most sustainable way to compost. This way, you only have to deal with a single bin and a single compost pile for at least one year. Then you can move on to another one. The best part about batch composting is that it minimizes your use of resources. You don’t need a composting bin for every piece of food that you throw in a trash can.

Are indoor composters any good?

Indoor composters work similarly to outdoor compost piles in that they maintain a balance of carbon-rich brown materials such as leaves and twigs. The pile is enclosed and heated and turned on a regular basis to keep it from getting too wet and smelly. The compost then needs to undergo a process called curing, whereby it is laid to rest for one to three months.

The indoor composters are often processed aerobically because the air circulation and temperature are controlled. These are often enclosed and have a container for the compost to form. The most common ones are the worm composters, which use worms to break down the compost. They are often used in classrooms or offices to turn compost rather than using worms.

An indoor composter is essentially a small room with a vent that sucks in dirty air while filtering it before the filtered air is released in a closed loop. This type of composting is better for some plants, like those in a greenhouse, but it relies on some extra steps like rotating the bag.

  The fermentation process begins the moment that organic matter is dumped into the container. A mixture of high-carbon-nutrient materials and bedding are shaken, which exposes air to all the organic matter. The mix then starts to heat up and creates a good environment for bacterial enzymes to work. Bacteria start to break down the organic matter. Vents on the container release heat and gases, and the container starts to fill with water and some byproduct. This process can take weeks to months. The byproducts are what makes composting indoor a better option.

Lets get gardening

If you’re looking to be as waste-free as possible, it’s important to find the right gardening supplies and include composting as one of the steps in your routine. If you’re also looking to save some money, composting is the way to go! Compost bins are easy to use and don’t require any expensive equipment. You can get compost bins made from metal and plastic, and some even come with a watering system. This post should help you get started with your first step to composting.

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How to choose the right composting bin

How to choose the right composting bin for you

You know how you recycle paper, plastic and cans and take your trash to the curb, but what about your vegetables, fruit and other food waste? You can compost that instead, so you can take your green waste to a local recycling center and make money or save money. This article will teach you how.

What is composting?

Composting is a very easy way to reduce the amount of waste you create in your home. Composting is a form of recycling that you can use to reduce the amount of waste you create. You can make your own compost, and it can be used to grow plants or to fertilize your garden soil. It is a very effective way to recycle and reduce waste.

  Compost is the final product of a process called composting. Composting is similar to anaerobic digestion, which is a process used by many large scale composting operations. Composting is a process that allows you to take organic matter and turn it into a usable by-product which can be used in the garden.

Why is composting useful?

Composting is the best thing you can do with the kitchen scraps you are producing. Composting helps rid your garden of the toxins that are in the food you are eating. Composting helps to enrich the soil and it helps to feed the soil. Composting with a composting bin also helps to reduce the amount of wasted food in the landfill.

  The benefits of composting are many. Compost is a natural fertilizer that can enrich soil and remove harmful chemicals from the environment. A good composting bin helps reduce waste and landfill waste and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Composting also helps to reduce the amount of manure that needs to be hauled away and reused, which means less waste to dispose of.

Should I use a compost bin?

Composting is an old-fashioned way of eliminating waste, but it is a very efficient way to recycle organic waste. Composting may seem difficult at first, but it is a pleasant process that has proven to be very rewarding. Composting is a simple process, and it is cheap as well. A good compost bin is a great investment.

  Compost bins are a great way to fertilize your garden, while also saving on space. They are compact and can be placed anywhere to help with waste removal. There are many different compost bins on the market, so how do you know which one to choose?

Compost bins are often a source of stress for newbies. They are overwhelming at first, and seem like a hassle to get started. What tools and materials do I need? What kind of compost do I need? What size of bin? How much per day? Where do I put it? How do I get rid of all that mess? How do I keep the smell from becoming overpowering?

What is a continuous composter?

Composting is one of the most useful things you can do for your garden, and it’s also one of the most common composting mistakes. The most common type of compost bin is the traditional bin, which is like a giant plastic bucket that sits on the ground. While it’s better than nothing, a continuous composter is better, as it allows you to compost more and in more places. The key to a good continuous composter is that you must have an aeration system in place. The continuous composter is a self-powered machine that works on the simple principle that compost needs oxygen to break down efficiently.

  Composters are commonly made of either wood chips (which are broken down organically) or sawdust (which can be extremely invasive for any ecosystem). While a compost pile can be the best possible option for composting (since it provides a natural environment), there are a few drawbacks. One problem is the odor. A compost pile can produce an enormous amount of stinky odor, which can attract pests. A second problem is that the pile can’t be easily transported once it has been completed. If the pile is too large, it will be too difficult to handle. A third problem is that the pile can’t be used as a garden bed.

  A continuous composting system combines several techniques into one easy to use, effective system. The main components of a continuous composting system are: Anaerobic Digesters, composting bins, and manures used as the composting fuel. The end result of a continuous composter is compost that is ready for immediate use.

If you have ever dabbled in creating your own compost, you probably did it by making a pile and keeping it out in the open, where it may decompose, or you may have kept it inside. If you are the latter, you might have noticed that the smell of the compost is not great. This is because the composting process contains a lot of “bad” bacteria that breaks down the food into a stable, non-smelly product.

What about batch composters?

A batch composting system is a self-contained system that efficiently produces compost for the use of the garden. It uses a process of aerobic decomposition that uses anaerobic bacteria to break down matter in a sealed container. Composting saves money, space, and reduces waste.

  Batch composting is the most sustainable way to compost. This way, you only have to deal with a single bin and a single compost pile for at least one year. Then you can move on to another one. The best part about batch composting is that it minimizes your use of resources. You don’t need a composting bin for every piece of food that you throw in a trash can.

Are indoor composters any good?

Indoor composters work similarly to outdoor compost piles in that they maintain a balance of carbon-rich brown materials such as leaves and twigs. The pile is enclosed and heated and turned on a regular basis to keep it from getting too wet and smelly. The compost then needs to undergo a process called curing, whereby it is laid to rest for one to three months.

The indoor composters are often processed aerobically because the air circulation and temperature are controlled. These are often enclosed and have a container for the compost to form. The most common ones are the worm composters, which use worms to break down the compost. They are often used in classrooms or offices to turn compost rather than using worms.

An indoor composter is essentially a small room with a vent that sucks in dirty air while filtering it before the filtered air is released in a closed loop. This type of composting is better for some plants, like those in a greenhouse, but it relies on some extra steps like rotating the bag.

  The fermentation process begins the moment that organic matter is dumped into the container. A mixture of high-carbon-nutrient materials and bedding are shaken, which exposes air to all the organic matter. The mix then starts to heat up and creates a good environment for bacterial enzymes to work. Bacteria start to break down the organic matter. Vents on the container release heat and gases, and the container starts to fill with water and some byproduct. This process can take weeks to months. The byproducts are what makes composting indoor a better option.

Lets get gardening

If you’re looking to be as waste-free as possible, it’s important to find the right gardening supplies and include composting as one of the steps in your routine. If you’re also looking to save some money, composting is the way to go! Compost bins are easy to use and don’t require any expensive equipment. You can get compost bins made from metal and plastic, and some even come with a watering system. This post should help you get started with your first step to composting.

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How to choose the right composting bin

How to choose the right composting bin for you

You know how you recycle paper, plastic and cans and take your trash to the curb, but what about your vegetables, fruit and other food waste? You can compost that instead, so you can take your green waste to a local recycling center and make money or save money. This article will teach you how.

What is composting?

Composting is a very easy way to reduce the amount of waste you create in your home. Composting is a form of recycling that you can use to reduce the amount of waste you create. You can make your own compost, and it can be used to grow plants or to fertilize your garden soil. It is a very effective way to recycle and reduce waste.

  Compost is the final product of a process called composting. Composting is similar to anaerobic digestion, which is a process used by many large scale composting operations. Composting is a process that allows you to take organic matter and turn it into a usable by-product which can be used in the garden.

Why is composting useful?

Composting is the best thing you can do with the kitchen scraps you are producing. Composting helps rid your garden of the toxins that are in the food you are eating. Composting helps to enrich the soil and it helps to feed the soil. Composting with a composting bin also helps to reduce the amount of wasted food in the landfill.

  The benefits of composting are many. Compost is a natural fertilizer that can enrich soil and remove harmful chemicals from the environment. A good composting bin helps reduce waste and landfill waste and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Composting also helps to reduce the amount of manure that needs to be hauled away and reused, which means less waste to dispose of.

Should I use a compost bin?

Composting is an old-fashioned way of eliminating waste, but it is a very efficient way to recycle organic waste. Composting may seem difficult at first, but it is a pleasant process that has proven to be very rewarding. Composting is a simple process, and it is cheap as well. A good compost bin is a great investment.

  Compost bins are a great way to fertilize your garden, while also saving on space. They are compact and can be placed anywhere to help with waste removal. There are many different compost bins on the market, so how do you know which one to choose?

Compost bins are often a source of stress for newbies. They are overwhelming at first, and seem like a hassle to get started. What tools and materials do I need? What kind of compost do I need? What size of bin? How much per day? Where do I put it? How do I get rid of all that mess? How do I keep the smell from becoming overpowering?

What is a continuous composter?

Composting is one of the most useful things you can do for your garden, and it’s also one of the most common composting mistakes. The most common type of compost bin is the traditional bin, which is like a giant plastic bucket that sits on the ground. While it’s better than nothing, a continuous composter is better, as it allows you to compost more and in more places. The key to a good continuous composter is that you must have an aeration system in place. The continuous composter is a self-powered machine that works on the simple principle that compost needs oxygen to break down efficiently.

  Composters are commonly made of either wood chips (which are broken down organically) or sawdust (which can be extremely invasive for any ecosystem). While a compost pile can be the best possible option for composting (since it provides a natural environment), there are a few drawbacks. One problem is the odor. A compost pile can produce an enormous amount of stinky odor, which can attract pests. A second problem is that the pile can’t be easily transported once it has been completed. If the pile is too large, it will be too difficult to handle. A third problem is that the pile can’t be used as a garden bed.

  A continuous composting system combines several techniques into one easy to use, effective system. The main components of a continuous composting system are: Anaerobic Digesters, composting bins, and manures used as the composting fuel. The end result of a continuous composter is compost that is ready for immediate use.

If you have ever dabbled in creating your own compost, you probably did it by making a pile and keeping it out in the open, where it may decompose, or you may have kept it inside. If you are the latter, you might have noticed that the smell of the compost is not great. This is because the composting process contains a lot of “bad” bacteria that breaks down the food into a stable, non-smelly product.

What about batch composters?

A batch composting system is a self-contained system that efficiently produces compost for the use of the garden. It uses a process of aerobic decomposition that uses anaerobic bacteria to break down matter in a sealed container. Composting saves money, space, and reduces waste.

  Batch composting is the most sustainable way to compost. This way, you only have to deal with a single bin and a single compost pile for at least one year. Then you can move on to another one. The best part about batch composting is that it minimizes your use of resources. You don’t need a composting bin for every piece of food that you throw in a trash can.

Are indoor composters any good?

Indoor composters work similarly to outdoor compost piles in that they maintain a balance of carbon-rich brown materials such as leaves and twigs. The pile is enclosed and heated and turned on a regular basis to keep it from getting too wet and smelly. The compost then needs to undergo a process called curing, whereby it is laid to rest for one to three months.

The indoor composters are often processed aerobically because the air circulation and temperature are controlled. These are often enclosed and have a container for the compost to form. The most common ones are the worm composters, which use worms to break down the compost. They are often used in classrooms or offices to turn compost rather than using worms.

An indoor composter is essentially a small room with a vent that sucks in dirty air while filtering it before the filtered air is released in a closed loop. This type of composting is better for some plants, like those in a greenhouse, but it relies on some extra steps like rotating the bag.

  The fermentation process begins the moment that organic matter is dumped into the container. A mixture of high-carbon-nutrient materials and bedding are shaken, which exposes air to all the organic matter. The mix then starts to heat up and creates a good environment for bacterial enzymes to work. Bacteria start to break down the organic matter. Vents on the container release heat and gases, and the container starts to fill with water and some byproduct. This process can take weeks to months. The byproducts are what makes composting indoor a better option.

Lets get gardening

If you’re looking to be as waste-free as possible, it’s important to find the right gardening supplies and include composting as one of the steps in your routine. If you’re also looking to save some money, composting is the way to go! Compost bins are easy to use and don’t require any expensive equipment. You can get compost bins made from metal and plastic, and some even come with a watering system. This post should help you get started with your first step to composting.

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How to choose the right composting bin

How to choose the right composting bin for you

You know how you recycle paper, plastic and cans and take your trash to the curb, but what about your vegetables, fruit and other food waste? You can compost that instead, so you can take your green waste to a local recycling center and make money or save money. This article will teach you how.

What is composting?

Composting is a very easy way to reduce the amount of waste you create in your home. Composting is a form of recycling that you can use to reduce the amount of waste you create. You can make your own compost, and it can be used to grow plants or to fertilize your garden soil. It is a very effective way to recycle and reduce waste.

  Compost is the final product of a process called composting. Composting is similar to anaerobic digestion, which is a process used by many large scale composting operations. Composting is a process that allows you to take organic matter and turn it into a usable by-product which can be used in the garden.

Why is composting useful?

Composting is the best thing you can do with the kitchen scraps you are producing. Composting helps rid your garden of the toxins that are in the food you are eating. Composting helps to enrich the soil and it helps to feed the soil. Composting with a composting bin also helps to reduce the amount of wasted food in the landfill.

  The benefits of composting are many. Compost is a natural fertilizer that can enrich soil and remove harmful chemicals from the environment. A good composting bin helps reduce waste and landfill waste and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Composting also helps to reduce the amount of manure that needs to be hauled away and reused, which means less waste to dispose of.

Should I use a compost bin?

Composting is an old-fashioned way of eliminating waste, but it is a very efficient way to recycle organic waste. Composting may seem difficult at first, but it is a pleasant process that has proven to be very rewarding. Composting is a simple process, and it is cheap as well. A good compost bin is a great investment.

  Compost bins are a great way to fertilize your garden, while also saving on space. They are compact and can be placed anywhere to help with waste removal. There are many different compost bins on the market, so how do you know which one to choose?

Compost bins are often a source of stress for newbies. They are overwhelming at first, and seem like a hassle to get started. What tools and materials do I need? What kind of compost do I need? What size of bin? How much per day? Where do I put it? How do I get rid of all that mess? How do I keep the smell from becoming overpowering?

What is a continuous composter?

Composting is one of the most useful things you can do for your garden, and it’s also one of the most common composting mistakes. The most common type of compost bin is the traditional bin, which is like a giant plastic bucket that sits on the ground. While it’s better than nothing, a continuous composter is better, as it allows you to compost more and in more places. The key to a good continuous composter is that you must have an aeration system in place. The continuous composter is a self-powered machine that works on the simple principle that compost needs oxygen to break down efficiently.

  Composters are commonly made of either wood chips (which are broken down organically) or sawdust (which can be extremely invasive for any ecosystem). While a compost pile can be the best possible option for composting (since it provides a natural environment), there are a few drawbacks. One problem is the odor. A compost pile can produce an enormous amount of stinky odor, which can attract pests. A second problem is that the pile can’t be easily transported once it has been completed. If the pile is too large, it will be too difficult to handle. A third problem is that the pile can’t be used as a garden bed.

  A continuous composting system combines several techniques into one easy to use, effective system. The main components of a continuous composting system are: Anaerobic Digesters, composting bins, and manures used as the composting fuel. The end result of a continuous composter is compost that is ready for immediate use.

If you have ever dabbled in creating your own compost, you probably did it by making a pile and keeping it out in the open, where it may decompose, or you may have kept it inside. If you are the latter, you might have noticed that the smell of the compost is not great. This is because the composting process contains a lot of “bad” bacteria that breaks down the food into a stable, non-smelly product.

What about batch composters?

A batch composting system is a self-contained system that efficiently produces compost for the use of the garden. It uses a process of aerobic decomposition that uses anaerobic bacteria to break down matter in a sealed container. Composting saves money, space, and reduces waste.

  Batch composting is the most sustainable way to compost. This way, you only have to deal with a single bin and a single compost pile for at least one year. Then you can move on to another one. The best part about batch composting is that it minimizes your use of resources. You don’t need a composting bin for every piece of food that you throw in a trash can.

Are indoor composters any good?

Indoor composters work similarly to outdoor compost piles in that they maintain a balance of carbon-rich brown materials such as leaves and twigs. The pile is enclosed and heated and turned on a regular basis to keep it from getting too wet and smelly. The compost then needs to undergo a process called curing, whereby it is laid to rest for one to three months.

The indoor composters are often processed aerobically because the air circulation and temperature are controlled. These are often enclosed and have a container for the compost to form. The most common ones are the worm composters, which use worms to break down the compost. They are often used in classrooms or offices to turn compost rather than using worms.

An indoor composter is essentially a small room with a vent that sucks in dirty air while filtering it before the filtered air is released in a closed loop. This type of composting is better for some plants, like those in a greenhouse, but it relies on some extra steps like rotating the bag.

  The fermentation process begins the moment that organic matter is dumped into the container. A mixture of high-carbon-nutrient materials and bedding are shaken, which exposes air to all the organic matter. The mix then starts to heat up and creates a good environment for bacterial enzymes to work. Bacteria start to break down the organic matter. Vents on the container release heat and gases, and the container starts to fill with water and some byproduct. This process can take weeks to months. The byproducts are what makes composting indoor a better option.

Lets get gardening

If you’re looking to be as waste-free as possible, it’s important to find the right gardening supplies and include composting as one of the steps in your routine. If you’re also looking to save some money, composting is the way to go! Compost bins are easy to use and don’t require any expensive equipment. You can get compost bins made from metal and plastic, and some even come with a watering system. This post should help you get started with your first step to composting.

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How to choose the right composting bin

How to choose the right composting bin for you

You know how you recycle paper, plastic and cans and take your trash to the curb, but what about your vegetables, fruit and other food waste? You can compost that instead, so you can take your green waste to a local recycling center and make money or save money. This article will teach you how.

What is composting?

Composting is a very easy way to reduce the amount of waste you create in your home. Composting is a form of recycling that you can use to reduce the amount of waste you create. You can make your own compost, and it can be used to grow plants or to fertilize your garden soil. It is a very effective way to recycle and reduce waste.

  Compost is the final product of a process called composting. Composting is similar to anaerobic digestion, which is a process used by many large scale composting operations. Composting is a process that allows you to take organic matter and turn it into a usable by-product which can be used in the garden.

Why is composting useful?

Composting is the best thing you can do with the kitchen scraps you are producing. Composting helps rid your garden of the toxins that are in the food you are eating. Composting helps to enrich the soil and it helps to feed the soil. Composting with a composting bin also helps to reduce the amount of wasted food in the landfill.

  The benefits of composting are many. Compost is a natural fertilizer that can enrich soil and remove harmful chemicals from the environment. A good composting bin helps reduce waste and landfill waste and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Composting also helps to reduce the amount of manure that needs to be hauled away and reused, which means less waste to dispose of.

Should I use a compost bin?

Composting is an old-fashioned way of eliminating waste, but it is a very efficient way to recycle organic waste. Composting may seem difficult at first, but it is a pleasant process that has proven to be very rewarding. Composting is a simple process, and it is cheap as well. A good compost bin is a great investment.

  Compost bins are a great way to fertilize your garden, while also saving on space. They are compact and can be placed anywhere to help with waste removal. There are many different compost bins on the market, so how do you know which one to choose?

Compost bins are often a source of stress for newbies. They are overwhelming at first, and seem like a hassle to get started. What tools and materials do I need? What kind of compost do I need? What size of bin? How much per day? Where do I put it? How do I get rid of all that mess? How do I keep the smell from becoming overpowering?

What is a continuous composter?

Composting is one of the most useful things you can do for your garden, and it’s also one of the most common composting mistakes. The most common type of compost bin is the traditional bin, which is like a giant plastic bucket that sits on the ground. While it’s better than nothing, a continuous composter is better, as it allows you to compost more and in more places. The key to a good continuous composter is that you must have an aeration system in place. The continuous composter is a self-powered machine that works on the simple principle that compost needs oxygen to break down efficiently.

  Composters are commonly made of either wood chips (which are broken down organically) or sawdust (which can be extremely invasive for any ecosystem). While a compost pile can be the best possible option for composting (since it provides a natural environment), there are a few drawbacks. One problem is the odor. A compost pile can produce an enormous amount of stinky odor, which can attract pests. A second problem is that the pile can’t be easily transported once it has been completed. If the pile is too large, it will be too difficult to handle. A third problem is that the pile can’t be used as a garden bed.

  A continuous composting system combines several techniques into one easy to use, effective system. The main components of a continuous composting system are: Anaerobic Digesters, composting bins, and manures used as the composting fuel. The end result of a continuous composter is compost that is ready for immediate use.

If you have ever dabbled in creating your own compost, you probably did it by making a pile and keeping it out in the open, where it may decompose, or you may have kept it inside. If you are the latter, you might have noticed that the smell of the compost is not great. This is because the composting process contains a lot of “bad” bacteria that breaks down the food into a stable, non-smelly product.

What about batch composters?

A batch composting system is a self-contained system that efficiently produces compost for the use of the garden. It uses a process of aerobic decomposition that uses anaerobic bacteria to break down matter in a sealed container. Composting saves money, space, and reduces waste.

  Batch composting is the most sustainable way to compost. This way, you only have to deal with a single bin and a single compost pile for at least one year. Then you can move on to another one. The best part about batch composting is that it minimizes your use of resources. You don’t need a composting bin for every piece of food that you throw in a trash can.

Are indoor composters any good?

Indoor composters work similarly to outdoor compost piles in that they maintain a balance of carbon-rich brown materials such as leaves and twigs. The pile is enclosed and heated and turned on a regular basis to keep it from getting too wet and smelly. The compost then needs to undergo a process called curing, whereby it is laid to rest for one to three months.

The indoor composters are often processed aerobically because the air circulation and temperature are controlled. These are often enclosed and have a container for the compost to form. The most common ones are the worm composters, which use worms to break down the compost. They are often used in classrooms or offices to turn compost rather than using worms.

An indoor composter is essentially a small room with a vent that sucks in dirty air while filtering it before the filtered air is released in a closed loop. This type of composting is better for some plants, like those in a greenhouse, but it relies on some extra steps like rotating the bag.

  The fermentation process begins the moment that organic matter is dumped into the container. A mixture of high-carbon-nutrient materials and bedding are shaken, which exposes air to all the organic matter. The mix then starts to heat up and creates a good environment for bacterial enzymes to work. Bacteria start to break down the organic matter. Vents on the container release heat and gases, and the container starts to fill with water and some byproduct. This process can take weeks to months. The byproducts are what makes composting indoor a better option.

Lets get gardening

If you’re looking to be as waste-free as possible, it’s important to find the right gardening supplies and include composting as one of the steps in your routine. If you’re also looking to save some money, composting is the way to go! Compost bins are easy to use and don’t require any expensive equipment. You can get compost bins made from metal and plastic, and some even come with a watering system. This post should help you get started with your first step to composting.

This article first appeared on  https://livingalittlegreener.com/how-to-choose-the-right-composting-bin-for-you

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