tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post2376324564659157355..comments2024-03-28T22:56:01.787-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: 50 Shades of GREENCheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-50681676635788873892017-05-03T12:39:20.474-04:002017-05-03T12:39:20.474-04:00Ellen you are doing great as well. Lots of things...Ellen you are doing great as well. Lots of things we can all do. Little changes equal big differences.<br />The store would have to do the tare weight - not sure all stores have that ability. (or the concern)<br />My produce bags weigh virtually zip - so I don't worry about it.<br />Keep up all the good deeds!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-40592884161453351122017-05-03T08:38:08.984-04:002017-05-03T08:38:08.984-04:00Thinking back on the changes I have made...packing...Thinking back on the changes I have made...packing lunch instead of buying out saves on packaging, re-usable tupperware...dog food bags become coal ash bags...plastic bags for meat scraps that we don't feed to the dog...and for trash can liners...cloth towels instead of paper in the kitchen...that vinegar and baking soda trick is really nice too for soap scum...an overnight soak and elbow grease for stuck on pans...definitely like the idea of bringing my own produce bags to the store, but how to tare them to take off the extra weight?EllenMBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16862195995276660737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-24544975691371682282017-05-03T08:36:26.267-04:002017-05-03T08:36:26.267-04:00Jane it sounds like you are doing a great day. Ou...Jane it sounds like you are doing a great day. Our organic grocery is the same way. I wish I lived close enough to walk or bike.<br />You grocery bags sound pretty. I have several and use them all the time.<br />Keep up the good work!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-59723811178215506112017-05-03T08:33:01.372-04:002017-05-03T08:33:01.372-04:00Debbie you might check with them before doing it -...Debbie you might check with them before doing it - but it sure can't hurt!<br />It all helps.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-56074527950487018892017-05-03T00:01:33.203-04:002017-05-03T00:01:33.203-04:00Great list Cheryl. I have made draw string bags ou...Great list Cheryl. I have made draw string bags out of old net curtains. These live in my grocery shopping bags. I Can purchase various fruit and veg and not have the extra plastic going in my shopping. My grocery bags are made from old tablecloths and lined with an old sheet. They are very pretty and so very handy to leave in the car. At our local health food store they sell a lot of baking items, like spelt flour. I take in a container, it is plastic but it is being continuously used, it's weight is measured and then it is filled with flour. I can also purchase salt, bicarb soda and any number of dried beans this way. The food is a bit more expensive but the service is second to none and the organic food is simply delicious. I usually ride my trike with my little dog in the back. The staff all know and love Miss Cobber and one will stay with her whilst I shop. I'd like to lessen my footprint and am, like you, looking for ways that I can do that here.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-19108268718510529302017-05-02T19:37:44.341-04:002017-05-02T19:37:44.341-04:00I never thought about taking my own containers to ...I never thought about taking my own containers to the meat department or deli before but I just may give it a try!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.com