Ridwell

I subscribe to a service called Ridwell that comes every other week and picks up items like plastic bags, bubble wrap, produce bags, Amazon packaging, batteries, light bulbs, and clothing. They also have a featured category that they pick up every other week like cords and cables, books, printer cartridges and holiday lights. Check them out at www.ridwell.com.

Being aware of my purchases and their packaging

I have started to look for options when I go to make most any purchase, looking for products and packaging that lean towards less waste. Need a new toothbrush or tube of toothpaste? Instead of a toothbrush with a plastic handle in plastic packaging, switch to a compostable bamboo brush in paperboard packaging and toothpaste tablets - plus ask your dentist to do the same with the products they provide patients. Like orange juice in a carton? Eat a fresh orange instead and compost its peel. Cooking oil in a plastic bottle? Switch to oil in your own refillable container…

No plastic in grocery shopping

I do three things consistently: 1. I take cloth bags of all sizes to pack my groceries in. I buy bulk as much as possible - rice, spices, nuts, beans, salt, sugar, coffee etc. 2. I refuse to buy fruits or vegetables wrapped in plastic. I don't buy berries, cauliflower, salads in plastic containers, chips, pasta - if it is wrapped even in an inch of plastic, I do not buy it. 3. I am wlling to spend some extra money to buy meat from the butcher or co-op wrapped in paper. I do not buy meat or fish wrapped…

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Lianna Goldstein about 4 years ago

Thanks for sharing Michelle! Ridwell has great opportunities for specialty recycling pickup.

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