aredridel

I have been thinking about using the online journalling space more often and I think I will start posting green thoughts here. By that I mean things that I do, things that I think are important, topics for thought all relating to sustainability and to walking more lightly on mother earth.

I am looking at more reusing along with downsizing first our stuff and eventually our living space. I am also trying to implement the policy that if something new (even used) comes into the house, something else has to be earmarked for leaving. This does not include food or medications of course.

Fitting for IWD, we rented out our spare bedroom for week as a favour to son #2's gf's mom (yes that is complicated). The person was a young woman and as our garbage can filled up with paper and plastic "feminine hygiene" products I was struck by what a lot of garbage my household does NOT produce each time my daughter or I menstruate!!!

I struggle to apply my principles and rules to my knitting. I love the beautiful bright coloured fancy yarns and could always buy more. I am trying to use what I have and to actually give away yarn that I really don't think I will ever use. I have a 2 rubber made style bin stash (with a few extra bits and pieces around the house and my needles are stored seperately) and I am hoping to reduce that to 1 bin by the end of 2010.