I have a love/hate relationship with paper towels. They are so convenient for cleaning messy things and then the dirty paper towel is thrown away. The problem is that there is no “away”. The used paper towels end up in a landfill, where they create methane (a powerful greenhouse gas) as they decompose. Production of paper towels is not environmentally friendly, because it requires chemicals, lots of water and many process steps that require energy. I have reduced my use of paper towels significantly, although I do still use some. Here are some ideas:
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Sometimes I go to a store to browse because I don’t the know exact specifics of the item I need, and sometimes I plan a trip to a store to buy a very specific item. I now call the store before I leave home to ask if they have that specific item in stock at the store. Calling ahead sometimes saves me a trip if find out that the specific item I need is not in stock and so I save both energy and wear on my car. And sometimes, calling ahead allows me to drive to a different store that does have the item, so I make one trip instead of two. I also try to save up errands that require driving and do all the errands in a specific location in one trip.
Healthy soil in your garden or lawn leads to healthy plants. Depending on the region where you live and the past history of agriculture or gardening in your area, the soil will contain different nutrients and properties. Some soils are deficient in one or more important nutrients, which inhibits growth of healthy plants. In addition, different varieties of plants require different soil conditions. Getting a soil test tells you exactly what nutrients or adjustments your yard needs, so you don’t overfertilize or add unnecessary products. Soil testing is relatively inexpensive and can help you achieve a balanced ecosystem in your garden or yard. The link at the bottom has more good information on how to use soil testing to amend the soil and increase the health of the plants and ecosystem in your yard. Some things to consider:
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