Greening My Life - Reusing and Recycling

By Mary Jo

I use the water from my dehumidifier to water my special plants especially during our town’s odd/even water ban. With the recent humid weather in the Northeast my morning glories, daylilies and petunias are still thriving.

I purchased bigger plastic wide mouthed water bottles for my kids to use for sports instead of disposable water or Gatorade bottles. Each child has their own colored bottle which is easy to distinguish from the other team members.

I encouraged my tennis team members to use reusable water bottles or jugs vs. disposable water bottles.

I have become more conscious of opportunities to carpool to meetings or sporting events. It saves gas, reduces emissions and gives us a chance to catch up socally before the events.

Our town is looking at instituting a policy where our trash bins will not be picked up unless we also put out a recycling bin(s) as well.

Trying to get more news online instead of buying a traditional newspaper during the week days.

Using the library more instead of buying books at the local chain bookstore.

Using less paper plates and disposable cups than usual at home during the summer.