tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post4496802495297784576..comments2024-03-07T02:53:47.674-06:00Comments on Bish Denham : The Great Garbage Swirl - An UpdateBish Denhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-23340062345832633502010-03-22T20:20:27.036-05:002010-03-22T20:20:27.036-05:00WHOA! I'd not heard of the swirl before; thank...WHOA! I'd not heard of the swirl before; thank you for bringing it to my attention!<br /><br />I've been trying to cut down on plastic mostly through re-using things, but I think I need to do more...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431700962951592287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-27322467169897727522010-03-22T18:23:39.336-05:002010-03-22T18:23:39.336-05:00Dear Bish,
As you know, I live in a place with mi...Dear Bish,<br /><br />As you know, I live in a place with minimal recycling. You do know how much I do not use plastic as some years ago I went back to the wonderful use of my china and crystal - washes great and looks good, too! It's just so sad that so much plastic - pretty much of necessity for keeping things like specialized wound care products sterile - is used for medical issues. Can't help that part, but sure have reduced and reuse in many other areas. The added benefit of that reduction and reuse also means freeing up a fair number of dollars for some much more worthwhile (to say nothing of more fun) purposes!<br /><br />Plastic beaches, plastic beaches...I see them o'er the dashboard of my car............enough already - but it could come to that!<br /><br />Am with you!<br />Love,<br />ErvaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132086654825417341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-49035851319965334172010-03-22T16:44:21.045-05:002010-03-22T16:44:21.045-05:00Oh my goodness, this is SO disturbing! I'm si...Oh my goodness, this is SO disturbing! I'm sick thinking about the poor creatures that have to share their water home with human garbage and/or feed on it. I already recycle, but will make it a point to cut down on my plastic consumption after this.Amy Holderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12883850323559851866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-48975210588381368482010-03-22T07:20:21.772-05:002010-03-22T07:20:21.772-05:00How fantastic!! I appreciate this post, it is impo...How fantastic!! I appreciate this post, it is important to remind everyone (including me) how much plastic we actually use! I luckily am already doing well from the list you provided, though living in Houston it is harder to recycle versus other states, however my apartment complex recently started giving out recycling bins so that's about to change!<br /><br />I respect you trying to help others out there!! I'm joining the team even more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-17889704432993060352010-03-21T22:16:17.884-05:002010-03-21T22:16:17.884-05:00Reuse is such a key word! Great sharing here.Reuse is such a key word! Great sharing here.Christina Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459203755170266842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-80009990440314218602010-03-21T20:14:50.940-05:002010-03-21T20:14:50.940-05:00Thanks for the important reminder. I could do much...Thanks for the important reminder. I could do much better than I do. I love my reusable grocery bags. Besides being better for the environment, they're much sturdier and easier to use.Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-73017566103415294182010-03-21T17:24:34.115-05:002010-03-21T17:24:34.115-05:00Thank you, thank you, thank you, Tricia, Marcia an...Thank you, thank you, thank you, Tricia, Marcia and Lee. (Marcia, I don't want to alarm you, but...microwaving plastic is bad for you health. The plastic leeches carsenogens....Use glass.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-35859576242030764342010-03-21T16:00:41.218-05:002010-03-21T16:00:41.218-05:00Yes, to all of your efforts, Bish and thanks for t...Yes, to all of your efforts, Bish and thanks for the suggestions. I'm hoping our city is going to banish those plastic bags. That is way overdue.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-82776397997506642612010-03-21T15:31:36.392-05:002010-03-21T15:31:36.392-05:00Great tips, Bish. I like to use the liners from ce...Great tips, Bish. I like to use the liners from cereal boxes too. And it's just as easy to pop a glass casserole dish in the microwave as a plastic one. I do use too much plastic, though.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-58819815657644224292010-03-21T15:11:48.632-05:002010-03-21T15:11:48.632-05:00That's a great video and thanks for reminding ...That's a great video and thanks for reminding us again. I could be a lot more careful than I am.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-11514595049308242492010-03-20T15:22:07.281-05:002010-03-20T15:22:07.281-05:00sarajayne...I know how you feel. Just what is my l...sarajayne...I know how you feel. Just what is my little bit of recycling going to do in the grand scheme of things? It may not be much, but my heart, my mind, is clear. I don't know how people can continue to throw trash on the ground. Do they litter up their livingrooms like that? <br /><br />Thank you Robyn, for confessing. At least you are starting back. It really isn't as hard as people think. My hubby and I are so blessed to have a recycle place that takes just about everything. The two of us produce about 1 bag of unrecyclable garbage every week to 10 days. As for the cereal bags...I decided this year I'm eleminating or cutting WAY down on the use of ziplock bags. Well, I had to use something else. The cereal bags seemed like the best solution.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-90381092122110349622010-03-20T09:11:09.956-05:002010-03-20T09:11:09.956-05:00Bish, we recycle. We kind of backed off on it and ...Bish, we recycle. We kind of backed off on it and are now starting back. (guilty conscience.) And I have reusable shopping bags. Love your cereal bag in the freezer idea. How'd you get so smart??<br /><br />I don't use plastic wrap. And you're right, Bish. It is NO laughing matter. For shame on Letterman. <br /><br />I will pass this on to all I can. Blessings and I am so happy to know you. I am very thankful for you Bish. =)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-26882692073199198712010-03-20T08:29:59.752-05:002010-03-20T08:29:59.752-05:00It is depressing to look around and see all the wa...It is depressing to look around and see all the waste created that could be cut down with a concerted effort. I know I fall short with my meager attempts at recycling and reducing. But what's even more depressing are those who think it's all a joke or who simply don't care.sarahjayne smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589820347348973092noreply@blogger.com