I love the concept of this one - being a tightwad in the age of greenism is a happy accident, isn't it? If you ever decide to rework this piece, there are forums and groups dedicated to the recycle lifestyle (freecycle is probably the biggest) where people give away their junk - sometimes stuff they'd have to pay to have hauled away... Also some freebie sites where people surf the web for freebie offers and share the links. It's a lifestyle for some. And then there are the survey people....
Thanks! That's a thought. I also wanted to fit in a comment about how some big corporations now charge more money for less stuff and claim it's because they're "green."
Oh, and-and-and... cleaning with vinegar (ostensibly because it's green, but it *is* a lot cheaper) - nobody wants to visit because whereever it's used smells like a salad bar for a long time. Green living sites have a treasure trove of material for you, I think. It's not a bad thing to R/R/R, but it is funny how obsessive some of us get... me included. You do not have permission to discuss this subject with my family; they do not share this genetic flaw. ;-]
I'm especially annoyed at restaurants that install nonfunctional electric hand dryers in the restroom, rather than towels, then claim they're "saving the environment." Yecch. I'd rather have clean hands.
And then you're stuck with the conundrum - do you shake your hands dry and walk out with "dewy" hands, or subject yourself to stares as you emerge with wet hand-prints on your shirt front or pant leg? (blush). ;-)
Sadly, to a lot of people "green" IS just a trend. It shouldn't be though.
hollymaria 2 years ago
Thanks, you're right. That's why environmentalism as a fashion statement is probably counterproductive. Fashions come and go.
cinemasolo 2 years ago
Proud to say I am not green :).
Lithys 2 years ago
I love the concept of this one - being a tightwad in the age of greenism is a happy accident, isn't it? If you ever decide to rework this piece, there are forums and groups dedicated to the recycle lifestyle (freecycle is probably the biggest) where people give away their junk - sometimes stuff they'd have to pay to have hauled away... Also some freebie sites where people surf the web for freebie offers and share the links. It's a lifestyle for some. And then there are the survey people....
upway2l8again 2 years ago
Thanks! That's a thought. I also wanted to fit in a comment about how some big corporations now charge more money for less stuff and claim it's because they're "green."
cinemasolo 2 years ago
Yes, yes, yes - FTW!!!
Oh, and-and-and... cleaning with vinegar (ostensibly because it's green, but it *is* a lot cheaper) - nobody wants to visit because whereever it's used smells like a salad bar for a long time. Green living sites have a treasure trove of material for you, I think. It's not a bad thing to R/R/R, but it is funny how obsessive some of us get... me included. You do not have permission to discuss this subject with my family; they do not share this genetic flaw. ;-]
upway2l8again 2 years ago
I'm especially annoyed at restaurants that install nonfunctional electric hand dryers in the restroom, rather than towels, then claim they're "saving the environment." Yecch. I'd rather have clean hands.
cinemasolo 2 years ago
And then you're stuck with the conundrum - do you shake your hands dry and walk out with "dewy" hands, or subject yourself to stares as you emerge with wet hand-prints on your shirt front or pant leg? (blush). ;-)
upway2l8again 2 years ago