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Human: Advice on sustainable cleaning products? I need help with recommendations. I’ve been using plastic cleaners and tools that I throw away after I’m done with them but I’ve been wanting to make the shift to a more sustainable option for so long. My only issue is I have the hardest time telling what’s just an “environmental cashgrab” and what is an actually good product that works. I need products that actually work because I have big dogs but I’m tired of tossing paper towels and empty bottles of cleaner. Could you amazing people please tell me what works for you? If you have any advice I would be so so appreciative! Thank you!
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Human: Advice on sustainable cleaning products? I need help with recommendations. I’ve been using plastic cleaners and tools that I throw away after I’m done with them but I’ve been wanting to make the shift to a more sustainable option for so long. My only issue is I have the hardest time telling what’s just an “environmental cashgrab” and what is an actually good product that works. I need products that actually work because I have big dogs but I’m tired of tossing paper towels and empty bottles of cleaner. Could you amazing people please tell me what works for you? If you have any advice I would be so so appreciative! Thank you!
Assistant: I have a spray bottle that I fill with half water, half rubbing alcohol, a tablespoon of dish soap, and a few drops of essential oil for my daily disinfecting cleaner! When I googled it, the internet claims it to disinfect as well as vinegar (and I prefer the smell of rubbing alcohol). Since you can buy rubbing alcohol in a larger container, then you can make it last a long time. I also have not personally used Blueland cleaning supplies, but I've been told they are good! |
Human: Advice on sustainable cleaning products? I need help with recommendations. I’ve been using plastic cleaners and tools that I throw away after I’m done with them but I’ve been wanting to make the shift to a more sustainable option for so long. My only issue is I have the hardest time telling what’s just an “environmental cashgrab” and what is an actually good product that works. I need products that actually work because I have big dogs but I’m tired of tossing paper towels and empty bottles of cleaner. Could you amazing people please tell me what works for you? If you have any advice I would be so so appreciative! Thank you!
Assistant: Hello, everyone! /r/ZeroWaste recently passed 750,000 subscribers and we'd really appreciate your input in our milestone discussion thread! *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/ZeroWaste) if you have any questions or concerns.* | 2 | 1 |
Human: I've got a double whammy for y'all: pans & the internet! First, I wanted to ask ideas on how to salvage a non-stick pan that's no longer non-stick. I've looked this up before & I couldn't find anything outside of an answer to treat it like it's cast iron now (rub it with oil) or someone who had all the non-stick layer flake off & just kept using the pan. I'm just trying to find a way to salvage a frying pan that seems to have had oil get too hot & now it's not so 'non-stick' anymore. The non stick layer appears to be fine, it's just covered in a sticky layer in a few spots. It used to be a great omelette or egg pan but now I can't get anything to come off of it cleanly. I've tried dish soap, a degreaser, & different scrubbing methods but to no avail. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. It's not that old of a pan & I don't want to trash it or get sick if the non-stick coating does come off. Yuck. The second question I had for y'all is about selling online. I've had some super awful luck lately & I just don't get it. I have a brand new air fryer that I can't seem to get rid of! I don't use or have Facebook but I did try posting on the Neighborhood app for my area & to Craigslist. Craigslist was super spammy immediately. (The only 2 replies I had asked me to accept a "certified check" & cash it, *then* they would "send one of their movers" to pick up the item later. A quick Google search revealed this is a common scam.) Sadly the only response from the Neighborhood page made me uncomfortable too. It wasn't spam per-say but it wasn't like the guy understood anything I said. Another issue might be that I live in such a small town. (<3,100 people in 2019) I don't normally care about the selling aspect but times are super, duper tough right now so a little extra cash would be great. & it's not like it's a used product- it's brand new! It was given to me by work as a Christmas "prize" which was appreciated, but I already have an air fryer. It's a fairly large item so I don't want to use eBay & have to figure out that shipping mess. I just don't know why selling online is so sketchy lately. I used to have pretty good luck but it seems like a complete mess now. Any suggestions or discussion on this would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks y'all. **TL;DR:** How can I salvage a non-stick pan with burnt on oil? & Is online selling total crap now or is it just because of my location?
Assistant: |
Human: I've got a double whammy for y'all: pans & the internet! First, I wanted to ask ideas on how to salvage a non-stick pan that's no longer non-stick. I've looked this up before & I couldn't find anything outside of an answer to treat it like it's cast iron now (rub it with oil) or someone who had all the non-stick layer flake off & just kept using the pan. I'm just trying to find a way to salvage a frying pan that seems to have had oil get too hot & now it's not so 'non-stick' anymore. The non stick layer appears to be fine, it's just covered in a sticky layer in a few spots. It used to be a great omelette or egg pan but now I can't get anything to come off of it cleanly. I've tried dish soap, a degreaser, & different scrubbing methods but to no avail. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. It's not that old of a pan & I don't want to trash it or get sick if the non-stick coating does come off. Yuck. The second question I had for y'all is about selling online. I've had some super awful luck lately & I just don't get it. I have a brand new air fryer that I can't seem to get rid of! I don't use or have Facebook but I did try posting on the Neighborhood app for my area & to Craigslist. Craigslist was super spammy immediately. (The only 2 replies I had asked me to accept a "certified check" & cash it, *then* they would "send one of their movers" to pick up the item later. A quick Google search revealed this is a common scam.) Sadly the only response from the Neighborhood page made me uncomfortable too. It wasn't spam per-say but it wasn't like the guy understood anything I said. Another issue might be that I live in such a small town. (<3,100 people in 2019) I don't normally care about the selling aspect but times are super, duper tough right now so a little extra cash would be great. & it's not like it's a used product- it's brand new! It was given to me by work as a Christmas "prize" which was appreciated, but I already have an air fryer. It's a fairly large item so I don't want to use eBay & have to figure out that shipping mess. I just don't know why selling online is so sketchy lately. I used to have pretty good luck but it seems like a complete mess now. Any suggestions or discussion on this would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks y'all. **TL;DR:** How can I salvage a non-stick pan with burnt on oil? & Is online selling total crap now or is it just because of my location?
Assistant: If your pans are no longer food safe and have to be discarded because you have no other use, use this recycling program for free. Any pan with nonstick coating that is coming off risks the introduction of PFAS and other chemicals that are not good for your body long term. This program accepts any brand of the cooking products listed. If you’re sending in any knives or other sharp instruments they do require you to wrap them first in a packing material. https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/calphalon |
Human: I've got a double whammy for y'all: pans & the internet! First, I wanted to ask ideas on how to salvage a non-stick pan that's no longer non-stick. I've looked this up before & I couldn't find anything outside of an answer to treat it like it's cast iron now (rub it with oil) or someone who had all the non-stick layer flake off & just kept using the pan. I'm just trying to find a way to salvage a frying pan that seems to have had oil get too hot & now it's not so 'non-stick' anymore. The non stick layer appears to be fine, it's just covered in a sticky layer in a few spots. It used to be a great omelette or egg pan but now I can't get anything to come off of it cleanly. I've tried dish soap, a degreaser, & different scrubbing methods but to no avail. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. It's not that old of a pan & I don't want to trash it or get sick if the non-stick coating does come off. Yuck. The second question I had for y'all is about selling online. I've had some super awful luck lately & I just don't get it. I have a brand new air fryer that I can't seem to get rid of! I don't use or have Facebook but I did try posting on the Neighborhood app for my area & to Craigslist. Craigslist was super spammy immediately. (The only 2 replies I had asked me to accept a "certified check" & cash it, *then* they would "send one of their movers" to pick up the item later. A quick Google search revealed this is a common scam.) Sadly the only response from the Neighborhood page made me uncomfortable too. It wasn't spam per-say but it wasn't like the guy understood anything I said. Another issue might be that I live in such a small town. (<3,100 people in 2019) I don't normally care about the selling aspect but times are super, duper tough right now so a little extra cash would be great. & it's not like it's a used product- it's brand new! It was given to me by work as a Christmas "prize" which was appreciated, but I already have an air fryer. It's a fairly large item so I don't want to use eBay & have to figure out that shipping mess. I just don't know why selling online is so sketchy lately. I used to have pretty good luck but it seems like a complete mess now. Any suggestions or discussion on this would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks y'all. **TL;DR:** How can I salvage a non-stick pan with burnt on oil? & Is online selling total crap now or is it just because of my location?
Assistant: Facebook is the default marketplace in my area now, that and my buynothing group are the only reason I still have an account. | 3 | 2 |
Human: I've got a double whammy for y'all: pans & the internet! First, I wanted to ask ideas on how to salvage a non-stick pan that's no longer non-stick. I've looked this up before & I couldn't find anything outside of an answer to treat it like it's cast iron now (rub it with oil) or someone who had all the non-stick layer flake off & just kept using the pan. I'm just trying to find a way to salvage a frying pan that seems to have had oil get too hot & now it's not so 'non-stick' anymore. The non stick layer appears to be fine, it's just covered in a sticky layer in a few spots. It used to be a great omelette or egg pan but now I can't get anything to come off of it cleanly. I've tried dish soap, a degreaser, & different scrubbing methods but to no avail. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. It's not that old of a pan & I don't want to trash it or get sick if the non-stick coating does come off. Yuck. The second question I had for y'all is about selling online. I've had some super awful luck lately & I just don't get it. I have a brand new air fryer that I can't seem to get rid of! I don't use or have Facebook but I did try posting on the Neighborhood app for my area & to Craigslist. Craigslist was super spammy immediately. (The only 2 replies I had asked me to accept a "certified check" & cash it, *then* they would "send one of their movers" to pick up the item later. A quick Google search revealed this is a common scam.) Sadly the only response from the Neighborhood page made me uncomfortable too. It wasn't spam per-say but it wasn't like the guy understood anything I said. Another issue might be that I live in such a small town. (<3,100 people in 2019) I don't normally care about the selling aspect but times are super, duper tough right now so a little extra cash would be great. & it's not like it's a used product- it's brand new! It was given to me by work as a Christmas "prize" which was appreciated, but I already have an air fryer. It's a fairly large item so I don't want to use eBay & have to figure out that shipping mess. I just don't know why selling online is so sketchy lately. I used to have pretty good luck but it seems like a complete mess now. Any suggestions or discussion on this would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks y'all. **TL;DR:** How can I salvage a non-stick pan with burnt on oil? & Is online selling total crap now or is it just because of my location?
Assistant: |
Human: I've got a double whammy for y'all: pans & the internet! First, I wanted to ask ideas on how to salvage a non-stick pan that's no longer non-stick. I've looked this up before & I couldn't find anything outside of an answer to treat it like it's cast iron now (rub it with oil) or someone who had all the non-stick layer flake off & just kept using the pan. I'm just trying to find a way to salvage a frying pan that seems to have had oil get too hot & now it's not so 'non-stick' anymore. The non stick layer appears to be fine, it's just covered in a sticky layer in a few spots. It used to be a great omelette or egg pan but now I can't get anything to come off of it cleanly. I've tried dish soap, a degreaser, & different scrubbing methods but to no avail. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. It's not that old of a pan & I don't want to trash it or get sick if the non-stick coating does come off. Yuck. The second question I had for y'all is about selling online. I've had some super awful luck lately & I just don't get it. I have a brand new air fryer that I can't seem to get rid of! I don't use or have Facebook but I did try posting on the Neighborhood app for my area & to Craigslist. Craigslist was super spammy immediately. (The only 2 replies I had asked me to accept a "certified check" & cash it, *then* they would "send one of their movers" to pick up the item later. A quick Google search revealed this is a common scam.) Sadly the only response from the Neighborhood page made me uncomfortable too. It wasn't spam per-say but it wasn't like the guy understood anything I said. Another issue might be that I live in such a small town. (<3,100 people in 2019) I don't normally care about the selling aspect but times are super, duper tough right now so a little extra cash would be great. & it's not like it's a used product- it's brand new! It was given to me by work as a Christmas "prize" which was appreciated, but I already have an air fryer. It's a fairly large item so I don't want to use eBay & have to figure out that shipping mess. I just don't know why selling online is so sketchy lately. I used to have pretty good luck but it seems like a complete mess now. Any suggestions or discussion on this would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks y'all. **TL;DR:** How can I salvage a non-stick pan with burnt on oil? & Is online selling total crap now or is it just because of my location?
Assistant: If your pans are no longer food safe and have to be discarded because you have no other use, use this recycling program for free. Any pan with nonstick coating that is coming off risks the introduction of PFAS and other chemicals that are not good for your body long term. This program accepts any brand of the cooking products listed. If you’re sending in any knives or other sharp instruments they do require you to wrap them first in a packing material. https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/calphalon |
Human: I've got a double whammy for y'all: pans & the internet! First, I wanted to ask ideas on how to salvage a non-stick pan that's no longer non-stick. I've looked this up before & I couldn't find anything outside of an answer to treat it like it's cast iron now (rub it with oil) or someone who had all the non-stick layer flake off & just kept using the pan. I'm just trying to find a way to salvage a frying pan that seems to have had oil get too hot & now it's not so 'non-stick' anymore. The non stick layer appears to be fine, it's just covered in a sticky layer in a few spots. It used to be a great omelette or egg pan but now I can't get anything to come off of it cleanly. I've tried dish soap, a degreaser, & different scrubbing methods but to no avail. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. It's not that old of a pan & I don't want to trash it or get sick if the non-stick coating does come off. Yuck. The second question I had for y'all is about selling online. I've had some super awful luck lately & I just don't get it. I have a brand new air fryer that I can't seem to get rid of! I don't use or have Facebook but I did try posting on the Neighborhood app for my area & to Craigslist. Craigslist was super spammy immediately. (The only 2 replies I had asked me to accept a "certified check" & cash it, *then* they would "send one of their movers" to pick up the item later. A quick Google search revealed this is a common scam.) Sadly the only response from the Neighborhood page made me uncomfortable too. It wasn't spam per-say but it wasn't like the guy understood anything I said. Another issue might be that I live in such a small town. (<3,100 people in 2019) I don't normally care about the selling aspect but times are super, duper tough right now so a little extra cash would be great. & it's not like it's a used product- it's brand new! It was given to me by work as a Christmas "prize" which was appreciated, but I already have an air fryer. It's a fairly large item so I don't want to use eBay & have to figure out that shipping mess. I just don't know why selling online is so sketchy lately. I used to have pretty good luck but it seems like a complete mess now. Any suggestions or discussion on this would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks y'all. **TL;DR:** How can I salvage a non-stick pan with burnt on oil? & Is online selling total crap now or is it just because of my location?
Assistant: offerup can be really good and facebook marketplace is huge, why not start at account. For the or fryer, could you give it back to the company explaining the hat you truly appreciate it but already have one and would love to provide for someone in the office who wants it? | 3 | 1 |
Human: I've got a double whammy for y'all: pans & the internet! First, I wanted to ask ideas on how to salvage a non-stick pan that's no longer non-stick. I've looked this up before & I couldn't find anything outside of an answer to treat it like it's cast iron now (rub it with oil) or someone who had all the non-stick layer flake off & just kept using the pan. I'm just trying to find a way to salvage a frying pan that seems to have had oil get too hot & now it's not so 'non-stick' anymore. The non stick layer appears to be fine, it's just covered in a sticky layer in a few spots. It used to be a great omelette or egg pan but now I can't get anything to come off of it cleanly. I've tried dish soap, a degreaser, & different scrubbing methods but to no avail. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. It's not that old of a pan & I don't want to trash it or get sick if the non-stick coating does come off. Yuck. The second question I had for y'all is about selling online. I've had some super awful luck lately & I just don't get it. I have a brand new air fryer that I can't seem to get rid of! I don't use or have Facebook but I did try posting on the Neighborhood app for my area & to Craigslist. Craigslist was super spammy immediately. (The only 2 replies I had asked me to accept a "certified check" & cash it, *then* they would "send one of their movers" to pick up the item later. A quick Google search revealed this is a common scam.) Sadly the only response from the Neighborhood page made me uncomfortable too. It wasn't spam per-say but it wasn't like the guy understood anything I said. Another issue might be that I live in such a small town. (<3,100 people in 2019) I don't normally care about the selling aspect but times are super, duper tough right now so a little extra cash would be great. & it's not like it's a used product- it's brand new! It was given to me by work as a Christmas "prize" which was appreciated, but I already have an air fryer. It's a fairly large item so I don't want to use eBay & have to figure out that shipping mess. I just don't know why selling online is so sketchy lately. I used to have pretty good luck but it seems like a complete mess now. Any suggestions or discussion on this would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks y'all. **TL;DR:** How can I salvage a non-stick pan with burnt on oil? & Is online selling total crap now or is it just because of my location?
Assistant: |
Human: I've got a double whammy for y'all: pans & the internet! First, I wanted to ask ideas on how to salvage a non-stick pan that's no longer non-stick. I've looked this up before & I couldn't find anything outside of an answer to treat it like it's cast iron now (rub it with oil) or someone who had all the non-stick layer flake off & just kept using the pan. I'm just trying to find a way to salvage a frying pan that seems to have had oil get too hot & now it's not so 'non-stick' anymore. The non stick layer appears to be fine, it's just covered in a sticky layer in a few spots. It used to be a great omelette or egg pan but now I can't get anything to come off of it cleanly. I've tried dish soap, a degreaser, & different scrubbing methods but to no avail. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. It's not that old of a pan & I don't want to trash it or get sick if the non-stick coating does come off. Yuck. The second question I had for y'all is about selling online. I've had some super awful luck lately & I just don't get it. I have a brand new air fryer that I can't seem to get rid of! I don't use or have Facebook but I did try posting on the Neighborhood app for my area & to Craigslist. Craigslist was super spammy immediately. (The only 2 replies I had asked me to accept a "certified check" & cash it, *then* they would "send one of their movers" to pick up the item later. A quick Google search revealed this is a common scam.) Sadly the only response from the Neighborhood page made me uncomfortable too. It wasn't spam per-say but it wasn't like the guy understood anything I said. Another issue might be that I live in such a small town. (<3,100 people in 2019) I don't normally care about the selling aspect but times are super, duper tough right now so a little extra cash would be great. & it's not like it's a used product- it's brand new! It was given to me by work as a Christmas "prize" which was appreciated, but I already have an air fryer. It's a fairly large item so I don't want to use eBay & have to figure out that shipping mess. I just don't know why selling online is so sketchy lately. I used to have pretty good luck but it seems like a complete mess now. Any suggestions or discussion on this would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks y'all. **TL;DR:** How can I salvage a non-stick pan with burnt on oil? & Is online selling total crap now or is it just because of my location?
Assistant: Facebook is the default marketplace in my area now, that and my buynothing group are the only reason I still have an account. |
Human: I've got a double whammy for y'all: pans & the internet! First, I wanted to ask ideas on how to salvage a non-stick pan that's no longer non-stick. I've looked this up before & I couldn't find anything outside of an answer to treat it like it's cast iron now (rub it with oil) or someone who had all the non-stick layer flake off & just kept using the pan. I'm just trying to find a way to salvage a frying pan that seems to have had oil get too hot & now it's not so 'non-stick' anymore. The non stick layer appears to be fine, it's just covered in a sticky layer in a few spots. It used to be a great omelette or egg pan but now I can't get anything to come off of it cleanly. I've tried dish soap, a degreaser, & different scrubbing methods but to no avail. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. It's not that old of a pan & I don't want to trash it or get sick if the non-stick coating does come off. Yuck. The second question I had for y'all is about selling online. I've had some super awful luck lately & I just don't get it. I have a brand new air fryer that I can't seem to get rid of! I don't use or have Facebook but I did try posting on the Neighborhood app for my area & to Craigslist. Craigslist was super spammy immediately. (The only 2 replies I had asked me to accept a "certified check" & cash it, *then* they would "send one of their movers" to pick up the item later. A quick Google search revealed this is a common scam.) Sadly the only response from the Neighborhood page made me uncomfortable too. It wasn't spam per-say but it wasn't like the guy understood anything I said. Another issue might be that I live in such a small town. (<3,100 people in 2019) I don't normally care about the selling aspect but times are super, duper tough right now so a little extra cash would be great. & it's not like it's a used product- it's brand new! It was given to me by work as a Christmas "prize" which was appreciated, but I already have an air fryer. It's a fairly large item so I don't want to use eBay & have to figure out that shipping mess. I just don't know why selling online is so sketchy lately. I used to have pretty good luck but it seems like a complete mess now. Any suggestions or discussion on this would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks y'all. **TL;DR:** How can I salvage a non-stick pan with burnt on oil? & Is online selling total crap now or is it just because of my location?
Assistant: offerup can be really good and facebook marketplace is huge, why not start at account. For the or fryer, could you give it back to the company explaining the hat you truly appreciate it but already have one and would love to provide for someone in the office who wants it? | 2 | 1 |
Human: How to reduce waste for dog meals? I have to do a home cooked diet for my dog now, so I need ideas for separating small portions, please. Larger than ice cube size though. I used to use sandwich bags, but that’s wasteful. I tried quart size freezer bags bc I wash and reuse the gallon size ones, but these don’t hold up anywhere near as well. The seams separate. It’s Ziplock and other legit brands. I can’t use a lot of hard containers, bc my family hoards food and there just isn’t enough room. Bags/soft things that can cram into open spaces is what works. Thanks for ideas.
Assistant: |
Human: How to reduce waste for dog meals? I have to do a home cooked diet for my dog now, so I need ideas for separating small portions, please. Larger than ice cube size though. I used to use sandwich bags, but that’s wasteful. I tried quart size freezer bags bc I wash and reuse the gallon size ones, but these don’t hold up anywhere near as well. The seams separate. It’s Ziplock and other legit brands. I can’t use a lot of hard containers, bc my family hoards food and there just isn’t enough room. Bags/soft things that can cram into open spaces is what works. Thanks for ideas.
Assistant: I had to start making my dog’s food recently, and I found that some silicone cupcake molds I had happen to each hold exactly 1/3 of what she should eat daily, so I use those. Once they’re frozen I pop them out and put them all in a big reusable freezer bag. |
Human: How to reduce waste for dog meals? I have to do a home cooked diet for my dog now, so I need ideas for separating small portions, please. Larger than ice cube size though. I used to use sandwich bags, but that’s wasteful. I tried quart size freezer bags bc I wash and reuse the gallon size ones, but these don’t hold up anywhere near as well. The seams separate. It’s Ziplock and other legit brands. I can’t use a lot of hard containers, bc my family hoards food and there just isn’t enough room. Bags/soft things that can cram into open spaces is what works. Thanks for ideas.
Assistant: There’s a reusable freezer bag company at Target. I use them for my horse grain and have had some good success with them. Come in a few different sizes. Stasher bags are also great. Just really expensive. Another option is to get silicone molds that are close to portion size, freeze and then bag them. The bag will last longer if it’s just holding individual frozen items. | 7 | 5 |
Human: How to reduce waste for dog meals? I have to do a home cooked diet for my dog now, so I need ideas for separating small portions, please. Larger than ice cube size though. I used to use sandwich bags, but that’s wasteful. I tried quart size freezer bags bc I wash and reuse the gallon size ones, but these don’t hold up anywhere near as well. The seams separate. It’s Ziplock and other legit brands. I can’t use a lot of hard containers, bc my family hoards food and there just isn’t enough room. Bags/soft things that can cram into open spaces is what works. Thanks for ideas.
Assistant: |
Human: How to reduce waste for dog meals? I have to do a home cooked diet for my dog now, so I need ideas for separating small portions, please. Larger than ice cube size though. I used to use sandwich bags, but that’s wasteful. I tried quart size freezer bags bc I wash and reuse the gallon size ones, but these don’t hold up anywhere near as well. The seams separate. It’s Ziplock and other legit brands. I can’t use a lot of hard containers, bc my family hoards food and there just isn’t enough room. Bags/soft things that can cram into open spaces is what works. Thanks for ideas.
Assistant: I had to start making my dog’s food recently, and I found that some silicone cupcake molds I had happen to each hold exactly 1/3 of what she should eat daily, so I use those. Once they’re frozen I pop them out and put them all in a big reusable freezer bag. |
Human: How to reduce waste for dog meals? I have to do a home cooked diet for my dog now, so I need ideas for separating small portions, please. Larger than ice cube size though. I used to use sandwich bags, but that’s wasteful. I tried quart size freezer bags bc I wash and reuse the gallon size ones, but these don’t hold up anywhere near as well. The seams separate. It’s Ziplock and other legit brands. I can’t use a lot of hard containers, bc my family hoards food and there just isn’t enough room. Bags/soft things that can cram into open spaces is what works. Thanks for ideas.
Assistant: Have you tried silicone stasher bags? I use them to keep snacks on me all the time and they’re super easy to squeeze into small spaces! Lots of sizes available too! | 7 | 3 |
Human: How to reduce waste for dog meals? I have to do a home cooked diet for my dog now, so I need ideas for separating small portions, please. Larger than ice cube size though. I used to use sandwich bags, but that’s wasteful. I tried quart size freezer bags bc I wash and reuse the gallon size ones, but these don’t hold up anywhere near as well. The seams separate. It’s Ziplock and other legit brands. I can’t use a lot of hard containers, bc my family hoards food and there just isn’t enough room. Bags/soft things that can cram into open spaces is what works. Thanks for ideas.
Assistant: |
Human: How to reduce waste for dog meals? I have to do a home cooked diet for my dog now, so I need ideas for separating small portions, please. Larger than ice cube size though. I used to use sandwich bags, but that’s wasteful. I tried quart size freezer bags bc I wash and reuse the gallon size ones, but these don’t hold up anywhere near as well. The seams separate. It’s Ziplock and other legit brands. I can’t use a lot of hard containers, bc my family hoards food and there just isn’t enough room. Bags/soft things that can cram into open spaces is what works. Thanks for ideas.
Assistant: There’s a reusable freezer bag company at Target. I use them for my horse grain and have had some good success with them. Come in a few different sizes. Stasher bags are also great. Just really expensive. Another option is to get silicone molds that are close to portion size, freeze and then bag them. The bag will last longer if it’s just holding individual frozen items. |
Human: How to reduce waste for dog meals? I have to do a home cooked diet for my dog now, so I need ideas for separating small portions, please. Larger than ice cube size though. I used to use sandwich bags, but that’s wasteful. I tried quart size freezer bags bc I wash and reuse the gallon size ones, but these don’t hold up anywhere near as well. The seams separate. It’s Ziplock and other legit brands. I can’t use a lot of hard containers, bc my family hoards food and there just isn’t enough room. Bags/soft things that can cram into open spaces is what works. Thanks for ideas.
Assistant: Have you tried silicone stasher bags? I use them to keep snacks on me all the time and they’re super easy to squeeze into small spaces! Lots of sizes available too! | 5 | 3 |
Human: Sustainable online shopping? I currently use Amazon and eBay, although in trying to become more sustainable I think that finding an alternative could be the most impactful change I can make. Is there anywhere else we can go to (in England)? I haven't been able to find anything. Short of another service, what things should I be aware of when making choices of what to purchase? I seriously hate it when they ship a tiny thing in a huge box filled with plastic fillers, but I see no way of knowing when they'd do that. I hope to find constructive solutions. I am serious about wanting to change, but I also would ideally like my experience to be one I can use to inspire change in others who aren't as aware.
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Human: Sustainable online shopping? I currently use Amazon and eBay, although in trying to become more sustainable I think that finding an alternative could be the most impactful change I can make. Is there anywhere else we can go to (in England)? I haven't been able to find anything. Short of another service, what things should I be aware of when making choices of what to purchase? I seriously hate it when they ship a tiny thing in a huge box filled with plastic fillers, but I see no way of knowing when they'd do that. I hope to find constructive solutions. I am serious about wanting to change, but I also would ideally like my experience to be one I can use to inspire change in others who aren't as aware.
Assistant: This page is a guide to alternative places to buy than from Amazon: Ethical Consumer Guide Also, if you insist on buying from Amazon, don't forget to use the Amazon smile website to get them to donate to charity. It's not much and not really zero waste, but better than nothing. |
Human: Sustainable online shopping? I currently use Amazon and eBay, although in trying to become more sustainable I think that finding an alternative could be the most impactful change I can make. Is there anywhere else we can go to (in England)? I haven't been able to find anything. Short of another service, what things should I be aware of when making choices of what to purchase? I seriously hate it when they ship a tiny thing in a huge box filled with plastic fillers, but I see no way of knowing when they'd do that. I hope to find constructive solutions. I am serious about wanting to change, but I also would ideally like my experience to be one I can use to inspire change in others who aren't as aware.
Assistant: last year The Guardian put together this lengthy list of alternative retailers to use instead of Amazon, for UK-based shoppers. edit: many of these may not be much more sustainable in terms of packaging, although the list does include a bulk-shopping retailer, ethicalsuperstore.com. it's more for supporting smaller retailers. hope it helps! | 3 | 2 |
Human: Sustainable online shopping? I currently use Amazon and eBay, although in trying to become more sustainable I think that finding an alternative could be the most impactful change I can make. Is there anywhere else we can go to (in England)? I haven't been able to find anything. Short of another service, what things should I be aware of when making choices of what to purchase? I seriously hate it when they ship a tiny thing in a huge box filled with plastic fillers, but I see no way of knowing when they'd do that. I hope to find constructive solutions. I am serious about wanting to change, but I also would ideally like my experience to be one I can use to inspire change in others who aren't as aware.
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Human: Sustainable online shopping? I currently use Amazon and eBay, although in trying to become more sustainable I think that finding an alternative could be the most impactful change I can make. Is there anywhere else we can go to (in England)? I haven't been able to find anything. Short of another service, what things should I be aware of when making choices of what to purchase? I seriously hate it when they ship a tiny thing in a huge box filled with plastic fillers, but I see no way of knowing when they'd do that. I hope to find constructive solutions. I am serious about wanting to change, but I also would ideally like my experience to be one I can use to inspire change in others who aren't as aware.
Assistant: This page is a guide to alternative places to buy than from Amazon: Ethical Consumer Guide Also, if you insist on buying from Amazon, don't forget to use the Amazon smile website to get them to donate to charity. It's not much and not really zero waste, but better than nothing. |
Human: Sustainable online shopping? I currently use Amazon and eBay, although in trying to become more sustainable I think that finding an alternative could be the most impactful change I can make. Is there anywhere else we can go to (in England)? I haven't been able to find anything. Short of another service, what things should I be aware of when making choices of what to purchase? I seriously hate it when they ship a tiny thing in a huge box filled with plastic fillers, but I see no way of knowing when they'd do that. I hope to find constructive solutions. I am serious about wanting to change, but I also would ideally like my experience to be one I can use to inspire change in others who aren't as aware.
Assistant: Does Earthhero ship to the UK? They are the most comparable to Amazon . | 3 | 1 |
Human: Sustainable online shopping? I currently use Amazon and eBay, although in trying to become more sustainable I think that finding an alternative could be the most impactful change I can make. Is there anywhere else we can go to (in England)? I haven't been able to find anything. Short of another service, what things should I be aware of when making choices of what to purchase? I seriously hate it when they ship a tiny thing in a huge box filled with plastic fillers, but I see no way of knowing when they'd do that. I hope to find constructive solutions. I am serious about wanting to change, but I also would ideally like my experience to be one I can use to inspire change in others who aren't as aware.
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Human: Sustainable online shopping? I currently use Amazon and eBay, although in trying to become more sustainable I think that finding an alternative could be the most impactful change I can make. Is there anywhere else we can go to (in England)? I haven't been able to find anything. Short of another service, what things should I be aware of when making choices of what to purchase? I seriously hate it when they ship a tiny thing in a huge box filled with plastic fillers, but I see no way of knowing when they'd do that. I hope to find constructive solutions. I am serious about wanting to change, but I also would ideally like my experience to be one I can use to inspire change in others who aren't as aware.
Assistant: last year The Guardian put together this lengthy list of alternative retailers to use instead of Amazon, for UK-based shoppers. edit: many of these may not be much more sustainable in terms of packaging, although the list does include a bulk-shopping retailer, ethicalsuperstore.com. it's more for supporting smaller retailers. hope it helps! |
Human: Sustainable online shopping? I currently use Amazon and eBay, although in trying to become more sustainable I think that finding an alternative could be the most impactful change I can make. Is there anywhere else we can go to (in England)? I haven't been able to find anything. Short of another service, what things should I be aware of when making choices of what to purchase? I seriously hate it when they ship a tiny thing in a huge box filled with plastic fillers, but I see no way of knowing when they'd do that. I hope to find constructive solutions. I am serious about wanting to change, but I also would ideally like my experience to be one I can use to inspire change in others who aren't as aware.
Assistant: Does Earthhero ship to the UK? They are the most comparable to Amazon . | 2 | 1 |
Human: Is there a flouride zero waste toothPASTE? I hate the texture of the tooth tabs that you bite on. I was wondering if there was a toothpaste out there thats low or zero waste that also has flouride in it?
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Human: Is there a flouride zero waste toothPASTE? I hate the texture of the tooth tabs that you bite on. I was wondering if there was a toothpaste out there thats low or zero waste that also has flouride in it?
Assistant: Where are you? I’ve found three that aren’t tabs in the uk/EU: Ben and Anna make a fluoridated version of their tooth paste in a jar with a spatula. Using currently and though pricey, lasts a long time Happier Toothpaste comes in a metal tube, again, expensive but just like what you’re used to. Bam and Boo make a concentrated toothpaste in a metal tube. I haven’t yet tried but I assume it’s better value than the brand above. Good luck! |
Human: Is there a flouride zero waste toothPASTE? I hate the texture of the tooth tabs that you bite on. I was wondering if there was a toothpaste out there thats low or zero waste that also has flouride in it?
Assistant: There are tubes made of metal. Or you can recycle your plastic ones. Terracycle accepts them. | 9 | 4 |
Human: Is there a flouride zero waste toothPASTE? I hate the texture of the tooth tabs that you bite on. I was wondering if there was a toothpaste out there thats low or zero waste that also has flouride in it?
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Human: Is there a flouride zero waste toothPASTE? I hate the texture of the tooth tabs that you bite on. I was wondering if there was a toothpaste out there thats low or zero waste that also has flouride in it?
Assistant: Where are you? I’ve found three that aren’t tabs in the uk/EU: Ben and Anna make a fluoridated version of their tooth paste in a jar with a spatula. Using currently and though pricey, lasts a long time Happier Toothpaste comes in a metal tube, again, expensive but just like what you’re used to. Bam and Boo make a concentrated toothpaste in a metal tube. I haven’t yet tried but I assume it’s better value than the brand above. Good luck! |
Human: Is there a flouride zero waste toothPASTE? I hate the texture of the tooth tabs that you bite on. I was wondering if there was a toothpaste out there thats low or zero waste that also has flouride in it?
Assistant: I think colgate has one with fluoride, without micro plastic and the tube is made of recycled plastic. | 9 | 3 |
Human: Is there a flouride zero waste toothPASTE? I hate the texture of the tooth tabs that you bite on. I was wondering if there was a toothpaste out there thats low or zero waste that also has flouride in it?
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Human: Is there a flouride zero waste toothPASTE? I hate the texture of the tooth tabs that you bite on. I was wondering if there was a toothpaste out there thats low or zero waste that also has flouride in it?
Assistant: There are tubes made of metal. Or you can recycle your plastic ones. Terracycle accepts them. |
Human: Is there a flouride zero waste toothPASTE? I hate the texture of the tooth tabs that you bite on. I was wondering if there was a toothpaste out there thats low or zero waste that also has flouride in it?
Assistant: I think colgate has one with fluoride, without micro plastic and the tube is made of recycled plastic. | 4 | 3 |
Human: How to responsibly dispose of an Artificial Christmas Tree All of the research I have done so far says to donate an artificial Christmas tree so it can be used by someone else. However, does that still work for a tree that wont light up? We lost a connector, and can't replace it, so the pre-lit tree wont light up. Will Goodwill or the Salvation Army take an artificial tree that wont light, or will they dump it because it doesn't work? Any advice or help is appreciated!
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Human: How to responsibly dispose of an Artificial Christmas Tree All of the research I have done so far says to donate an artificial Christmas tree so it can be used by someone else. However, does that still work for a tree that wont light up? We lost a connector, and can't replace it, so the pre-lit tree wont light up. Will Goodwill or the Salvation Army take an artificial tree that wont light, or will they dump it because it doesn't work? Any advice or help is appreciated!
Assistant: Offer it for free on a neighborhood buy/sell/trade group. |
Human: How to responsibly dispose of an Artificial Christmas Tree All of the research I have done so far says to donate an artificial Christmas tree so it can be used by someone else. However, does that still work for a tree that wont light up? We lost a connector, and can't replace it, so the pre-lit tree wont light up. Will Goodwill or the Salvation Army take an artificial tree that wont light, or will they dump it because it doesn't work? Any advice or help is appreciated!
Assistant: Couldn’t you just remove the lights that don’t work. Buy string lights and put it on your tree? | 13 | 5 |
Human: How to responsibly dispose of an Artificial Christmas Tree All of the research I have done so far says to donate an artificial Christmas tree so it can be used by someone else. However, does that still work for a tree that wont light up? We lost a connector, and can't replace it, so the pre-lit tree wont light up. Will Goodwill or the Salvation Army take an artificial tree that wont light, or will they dump it because it doesn't work? Any advice or help is appreciated!
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Human: How to responsibly dispose of an Artificial Christmas Tree All of the research I have done so far says to donate an artificial Christmas tree so it can be used by someone else. However, does that still work for a tree that wont light up? We lost a connector, and can't replace it, so the pre-lit tree wont light up. Will Goodwill or the Salvation Army take an artificial tree that wont light, or will they dump it because it doesn't work? Any advice or help is appreciated!
Assistant: Offer it for free on a neighborhood buy/sell/trade group. |
Human: How to responsibly dispose of an Artificial Christmas Tree All of the research I have done so far says to donate an artificial Christmas tree so it can be used by someone else. However, does that still work for a tree that wont light up? We lost a connector, and can't replace it, so the pre-lit tree wont light up. Will Goodwill or the Salvation Army take an artificial tree that wont light, or will they dump it because it doesn't work? Any advice or help is appreciated!
Assistant: Maybe you know someone who is willing to give it a try with separate lighting? Or you find someone who would have fun fixing it? | 13 | 1 |
Human: How to responsibly dispose of an Artificial Christmas Tree All of the research I have done so far says to donate an artificial Christmas tree so it can be used by someone else. However, does that still work for a tree that wont light up? We lost a connector, and can't replace it, so the pre-lit tree wont light up. Will Goodwill or the Salvation Army take an artificial tree that wont light, or will they dump it because it doesn't work? Any advice or help is appreciated!
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Human: How to responsibly dispose of an Artificial Christmas Tree All of the research I have done so far says to donate an artificial Christmas tree so it can be used by someone else. However, does that still work for a tree that wont light up? We lost a connector, and can't replace it, so the pre-lit tree wont light up. Will Goodwill or the Salvation Army take an artificial tree that wont light, or will they dump it because it doesn't work? Any advice or help is appreciated!
Assistant: Couldn’t you just remove the lights that don’t work. Buy string lights and put it on your tree? |
Human: How to responsibly dispose of an Artificial Christmas Tree All of the research I have done so far says to donate an artificial Christmas tree so it can be used by someone else. However, does that still work for a tree that wont light up? We lost a connector, and can't replace it, so the pre-lit tree wont light up. Will Goodwill or the Salvation Army take an artificial tree that wont light, or will they dump it because it doesn't work? Any advice or help is appreciated!
Assistant: Maybe you know someone who is willing to give it a try with separate lighting? Or you find someone who would have fun fixing it? | 5 | 1 |
Human: Looking for Sustainable Toilet Bowl Cleaner Hello all, My wife and I want to stop using plastic bottle cleaners and saw products like Blueland shipping out of the US. But between conversion from USD to CAD and shipping, it becomes quite expensive as we'd need refills monthly (we have 3 toilets). Does anyone know of a similar product in Canada - or another low/zero waste toilet cleaner? Thanks!
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Human: Looking for Sustainable Toilet Bowl Cleaner Hello all, My wife and I want to stop using plastic bottle cleaners and saw products like Blueland shipping out of the US. But between conversion from USD to CAD and shipping, it becomes quite expensive as we'd need refills monthly (we have 3 toilets). Does anyone know of a similar product in Canada - or another low/zero waste toilet cleaner? Thanks!
Assistant: We don't have hard water so we use dish soap. It's for cleaning porcelain, it cleans porcelain, problem solved. |
Human: Looking for Sustainable Toilet Bowl Cleaner Hello all, My wife and I want to stop using plastic bottle cleaners and saw products like Blueland shipping out of the US. But between conversion from USD to CAD and shipping, it becomes quite expensive as we'd need refills monthly (we have 3 toilets). Does anyone know of a similar product in Canada - or another low/zero waste toilet cleaner? Thanks!
Assistant: I use citric acid. Comes in cardboard boxes. | 3 | 2 |
Human: Looking for Sustainable Toilet Bowl Cleaner Hello all, My wife and I want to stop using plastic bottle cleaners and saw products like Blueland shipping out of the US. But between conversion from USD to CAD and shipping, it becomes quite expensive as we'd need refills monthly (we have 3 toilets). Does anyone know of a similar product in Canada - or another low/zero waste toilet cleaner? Thanks!
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Human: Looking for Sustainable Toilet Bowl Cleaner Hello all, My wife and I want to stop using plastic bottle cleaners and saw products like Blueland shipping out of the US. But between conversion from USD to CAD and shipping, it becomes quite expensive as we'd need refills monthly (we have 3 toilets). Does anyone know of a similar product in Canada - or another low/zero waste toilet cleaner? Thanks!
Assistant: We don't have hard water so we use dish soap. It's for cleaning porcelain, it cleans porcelain, problem solved. |
Human: Looking for Sustainable Toilet Bowl Cleaner Hello all, My wife and I want to stop using plastic bottle cleaners and saw products like Blueland shipping out of the US. But between conversion from USD to CAD and shipping, it becomes quite expensive as we'd need refills monthly (we have 3 toilets). Does anyone know of a similar product in Canada - or another low/zero waste toilet cleaner? Thanks!
Assistant: Check etsy! I’ve see a ton of them and it’s even better that you’d be supporting a small business. :) | 3 | 1 |
Human: Looking for Sustainable Toilet Bowl Cleaner Hello all, My wife and I want to stop using plastic bottle cleaners and saw products like Blueland shipping out of the US. But between conversion from USD to CAD and shipping, it becomes quite expensive as we'd need refills monthly (we have 3 toilets). Does anyone know of a similar product in Canada - or another low/zero waste toilet cleaner? Thanks!
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Human: Looking for Sustainable Toilet Bowl Cleaner Hello all, My wife and I want to stop using plastic bottle cleaners and saw products like Blueland shipping out of the US. But between conversion from USD to CAD and shipping, it becomes quite expensive as we'd need refills monthly (we have 3 toilets). Does anyone know of a similar product in Canada - or another low/zero waste toilet cleaner? Thanks!
Assistant: I use citric acid. Comes in cardboard boxes. |
Human: Looking for Sustainable Toilet Bowl Cleaner Hello all, My wife and I want to stop using plastic bottle cleaners and saw products like Blueland shipping out of the US. But between conversion from USD to CAD and shipping, it becomes quite expensive as we'd need refills monthly (we have 3 toilets). Does anyone know of a similar product in Canada - or another low/zero waste toilet cleaner? Thanks!
Assistant: Check etsy! I’ve see a ton of them and it’s even better that you’d be supporting a small business. :) | 2 | 1 |
Human: Got some oddballs for y'all - seeking help to de-junkify my property I really hope to get some ideas here. I'm at my wits end with the crap left behind by the previous owner of my house. Slight hoarder status kind of people. They didn't clean up well before moving. Anyway, I have some odd items that I'm trying to figure out what to do with. Some of them I don't know if there are proper legal ways to deal with disposal/recycling. Most of it I'm going to post for free pickup for the metal recyclers in the area (old steel chairs, grill, piping, fencing, etc.). Some items have me curious if there's a certain way I should deal with them though: * old propane tanks (one has a huge dent, one won't connect properly) * half full paint cans * tiles in varies sizes (I thought about just selling them, but I'm open to ideas to use 'em) * an engine & motor of some kind (can this just be scrapped for metal? I'm not sure) * ash- lots of ashes * old used oil buckets (most are falling apart because they've been out in the elements for years, not easy to pick up) * open bags of insecticides & pesticides Again, any suggestions on what on earth to do with these things would be greatly appreciated. My biggest concern is the propane tanks, honestly. One looks like it shouldn't be usable with a huge gash in the side. The other one looked perfect so I got it filled- but it won't connect properly to my grill or smoker. Not sure what to do about that. I live in a very rural area, which is part of why I'm asking y'all. Any help is greatly appreciated. ♥
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Human: Got some oddballs for y'all - seeking help to de-junkify my property I really hope to get some ideas here. I'm at my wits end with the crap left behind by the previous owner of my house. Slight hoarder status kind of people. They didn't clean up well before moving. Anyway, I have some odd items that I'm trying to figure out what to do with. Some of them I don't know if there are proper legal ways to deal with disposal/recycling. Most of it I'm going to post for free pickup for the metal recyclers in the area (old steel chairs, grill, piping, fencing, etc.). Some items have me curious if there's a certain way I should deal with them though: * old propane tanks (one has a huge dent, one won't connect properly) * half full paint cans * tiles in varies sizes (I thought about just selling them, but I'm open to ideas to use 'em) * an engine & motor of some kind (can this just be scrapped for metal? I'm not sure) * ash- lots of ashes * old used oil buckets (most are falling apart because they've been out in the elements for years, not easy to pick up) * open bags of insecticides & pesticides Again, any suggestions on what on earth to do with these things would be greatly appreciated. My biggest concern is the propane tanks, honestly. One looks like it shouldn't be usable with a huge gash in the side. The other one looked perfect so I got it filled- but it won't connect properly to my grill or smoker. Not sure what to do about that. I live in a very rural area, which is part of why I'm asking y'all. Any help is greatly appreciated. ♥
Assistant: Our town has a designated waste day for paints, thinners, chemicals, etc. In the spring for us. Check with your local waste management. Good luck |
Human: Got some oddballs for y'all - seeking help to de-junkify my property I really hope to get some ideas here. I'm at my wits end with the crap left behind by the previous owner of my house. Slight hoarder status kind of people. They didn't clean up well before moving. Anyway, I have some odd items that I'm trying to figure out what to do with. Some of them I don't know if there are proper legal ways to deal with disposal/recycling. Most of it I'm going to post for free pickup for the metal recyclers in the area (old steel chairs, grill, piping, fencing, etc.). Some items have me curious if there's a certain way I should deal with them though: * old propane tanks (one has a huge dent, one won't connect properly) * half full paint cans * tiles in varies sizes (I thought about just selling them, but I'm open to ideas to use 'em) * an engine & motor of some kind (can this just be scrapped for metal? I'm not sure) * ash- lots of ashes * old used oil buckets (most are falling apart because they've been out in the elements for years, not easy to pick up) * open bags of insecticides & pesticides Again, any suggestions on what on earth to do with these things would be greatly appreciated. My biggest concern is the propane tanks, honestly. One looks like it shouldn't be usable with a huge gash in the side. The other one looked perfect so I got it filled- but it won't connect properly to my grill or smoker. Not sure what to do about that. I live in a very rural area, which is part of why I'm asking y'all. Any help is greatly appreciated. ♥
Assistant: propane tanks - I know you said you live in a rural area, but if you have a Home Depot or gas station that has one of those cages where you can swap used for new, do that - there's no penalty for turning in an expired/damaged tank in exchange for a new filled one. | 6 | 4 |
Human: Got some oddballs for y'all - seeking help to de-junkify my property I really hope to get some ideas here. I'm at my wits end with the crap left behind by the previous owner of my house. Slight hoarder status kind of people. They didn't clean up well before moving. Anyway, I have some odd items that I'm trying to figure out what to do with. Some of them I don't know if there are proper legal ways to deal with disposal/recycling. Most of it I'm going to post for free pickup for the metal recyclers in the area (old steel chairs, grill, piping, fencing, etc.). Some items have me curious if there's a certain way I should deal with them though: * old propane tanks (one has a huge dent, one won't connect properly) * half full paint cans * tiles in varies sizes (I thought about just selling them, but I'm open to ideas to use 'em) * an engine & motor of some kind (can this just be scrapped for metal? I'm not sure) * ash- lots of ashes * old used oil buckets (most are falling apart because they've been out in the elements for years, not easy to pick up) * open bags of insecticides & pesticides Again, any suggestions on what on earth to do with these things would be greatly appreciated. My biggest concern is the propane tanks, honestly. One looks like it shouldn't be usable with a huge gash in the side. The other one looked perfect so I got it filled- but it won't connect properly to my grill or smoker. Not sure what to do about that. I live in a very rural area, which is part of why I'm asking y'all. Any help is greatly appreciated. ♥
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Human: Got some oddballs for y'all - seeking help to de-junkify my property I really hope to get some ideas here. I'm at my wits end with the crap left behind by the previous owner of my house. Slight hoarder status kind of people. They didn't clean up well before moving. Anyway, I have some odd items that I'm trying to figure out what to do with. Some of them I don't know if there are proper legal ways to deal with disposal/recycling. Most of it I'm going to post for free pickup for the metal recyclers in the area (old steel chairs, grill, piping, fencing, etc.). Some items have me curious if there's a certain way I should deal with them though: * old propane tanks (one has a huge dent, one won't connect properly) * half full paint cans * tiles in varies sizes (I thought about just selling them, but I'm open to ideas to use 'em) * an engine & motor of some kind (can this just be scrapped for metal? I'm not sure) * ash- lots of ashes * old used oil buckets (most are falling apart because they've been out in the elements for years, not easy to pick up) * open bags of insecticides & pesticides Again, any suggestions on what on earth to do with these things would be greatly appreciated. My biggest concern is the propane tanks, honestly. One looks like it shouldn't be usable with a huge gash in the side. The other one looked perfect so I got it filled- but it won't connect properly to my grill or smoker. Not sure what to do about that. I live in a very rural area, which is part of why I'm asking y'all. Any help is greatly appreciated. ♥
Assistant: Our town has a designated waste day for paints, thinners, chemicals, etc. In the spring for us. Check with your local waste management. Good luck |
Human: Got some oddballs for y'all - seeking help to de-junkify my property I really hope to get some ideas here. I'm at my wits end with the crap left behind by the previous owner of my house. Slight hoarder status kind of people. They didn't clean up well before moving. Anyway, I have some odd items that I'm trying to figure out what to do with. Some of them I don't know if there are proper legal ways to deal with disposal/recycling. Most of it I'm going to post for free pickup for the metal recyclers in the area (old steel chairs, grill, piping, fencing, etc.). Some items have me curious if there's a certain way I should deal with them though: * old propane tanks (one has a huge dent, one won't connect properly) * half full paint cans * tiles in varies sizes (I thought about just selling them, but I'm open to ideas to use 'em) * an engine & motor of some kind (can this just be scrapped for metal? I'm not sure) * ash- lots of ashes * old used oil buckets (most are falling apart because they've been out in the elements for years, not easy to pick up) * open bags of insecticides & pesticides Again, any suggestions on what on earth to do with these things would be greatly appreciated. My biggest concern is the propane tanks, honestly. One looks like it shouldn't be usable with a huge gash in the side. The other one looked perfect so I got it filled- but it won't connect properly to my grill or smoker. Not sure what to do about that. I live in a very rural area, which is part of why I'm asking y'all. Any help is greatly appreciated. ♥
Assistant: Propane tanks- depending on the sizes, bbq pits, forges, fire pits, or rocket stoves. Be SURE to fill an old propane tank with water completely before doing anything to it that can generate sparks. Any residual propane in the tank will get pushed out by the water. | 6 | 2 |
Human: Got some oddballs for y'all - seeking help to de-junkify my property I really hope to get some ideas here. I'm at my wits end with the crap left behind by the previous owner of my house. Slight hoarder status kind of people. They didn't clean up well before moving. Anyway, I have some odd items that I'm trying to figure out what to do with. Some of them I don't know if there are proper legal ways to deal with disposal/recycling. Most of it I'm going to post for free pickup for the metal recyclers in the area (old steel chairs, grill, piping, fencing, etc.). Some items have me curious if there's a certain way I should deal with them though: * old propane tanks (one has a huge dent, one won't connect properly) * half full paint cans * tiles in varies sizes (I thought about just selling them, but I'm open to ideas to use 'em) * an engine & motor of some kind (can this just be scrapped for metal? I'm not sure) * ash- lots of ashes * old used oil buckets (most are falling apart because they've been out in the elements for years, not easy to pick up) * open bags of insecticides & pesticides Again, any suggestions on what on earth to do with these things would be greatly appreciated. My biggest concern is the propane tanks, honestly. One looks like it shouldn't be usable with a huge gash in the side. The other one looked perfect so I got it filled- but it won't connect properly to my grill or smoker. Not sure what to do about that. I live in a very rural area, which is part of why I'm asking y'all. Any help is greatly appreciated. ♥
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Human: Got some oddballs for y'all - seeking help to de-junkify my property I really hope to get some ideas here. I'm at my wits end with the crap left behind by the previous owner of my house. Slight hoarder status kind of people. They didn't clean up well before moving. Anyway, I have some odd items that I'm trying to figure out what to do with. Some of them I don't know if there are proper legal ways to deal with disposal/recycling. Most of it I'm going to post for free pickup for the metal recyclers in the area (old steel chairs, grill, piping, fencing, etc.). Some items have me curious if there's a certain way I should deal with them though: * old propane tanks (one has a huge dent, one won't connect properly) * half full paint cans * tiles in varies sizes (I thought about just selling them, but I'm open to ideas to use 'em) * an engine & motor of some kind (can this just be scrapped for metal? I'm not sure) * ash- lots of ashes * old used oil buckets (most are falling apart because they've been out in the elements for years, not easy to pick up) * open bags of insecticides & pesticides Again, any suggestions on what on earth to do with these things would be greatly appreciated. My biggest concern is the propane tanks, honestly. One looks like it shouldn't be usable with a huge gash in the side. The other one looked perfect so I got it filled- but it won't connect properly to my grill or smoker. Not sure what to do about that. I live in a very rural area, which is part of why I'm asking y'all. Any help is greatly appreciated. ♥
Assistant: propane tanks - I know you said you live in a rural area, but if you have a Home Depot or gas station that has one of those cages where you can swap used for new, do that - there's no penalty for turning in an expired/damaged tank in exchange for a new filled one. |
Human: Got some oddballs for y'all - seeking help to de-junkify my property I really hope to get some ideas here. I'm at my wits end with the crap left behind by the previous owner of my house. Slight hoarder status kind of people. They didn't clean up well before moving. Anyway, I have some odd items that I'm trying to figure out what to do with. Some of them I don't know if there are proper legal ways to deal with disposal/recycling. Most of it I'm going to post for free pickup for the metal recyclers in the area (old steel chairs, grill, piping, fencing, etc.). Some items have me curious if there's a certain way I should deal with them though: * old propane tanks (one has a huge dent, one won't connect properly) * half full paint cans * tiles in varies sizes (I thought about just selling them, but I'm open to ideas to use 'em) * an engine & motor of some kind (can this just be scrapped for metal? I'm not sure) * ash- lots of ashes * old used oil buckets (most are falling apart because they've been out in the elements for years, not easy to pick up) * open bags of insecticides & pesticides Again, any suggestions on what on earth to do with these things would be greatly appreciated. My biggest concern is the propane tanks, honestly. One looks like it shouldn't be usable with a huge gash in the side. The other one looked perfect so I got it filled- but it won't connect properly to my grill or smoker. Not sure what to do about that. I live in a very rural area, which is part of why I'm asking y'all. Any help is greatly appreciated. ♥
Assistant: Propane tanks- depending on the sizes, bbq pits, forges, fire pits, or rocket stoves. Be SURE to fill an old propane tank with water completely before doing anything to it that can generate sparks. Any residual propane in the tank will get pushed out by the water. | 4 | 2 |
Human: Cow milk vs soy milk. Which is less impactful? I need to open brand new milk everyday from the shop. Once opened, even after a day in the fridge, the milk may become unuseable for the type of fermentation I'm doing because of airborne microbes. I use 500ml per day as a starter ferment. My options are 1. Buy 500ml bottles of cow milk and open a new bottle per day for fermenting. 2. Buy 1l cartons of unsweetened soy milk. Open a new carton per day and use 500ml (half) for the ferment. Problem is it tastes not very nice and often the remaining 500ml stays in the fridge until it goes off. I'm trying to not to be wasteful but I began to wonder something. My question is even if I only use half the soy milk and throw the rest away each day, will it have a smaller impact on the environment than using 500ml cow milk cartons?
Assistant: |
Human: Cow milk vs soy milk. Which is less impactful? I need to open brand new milk everyday from the shop. Once opened, even after a day in the fridge, the milk may become unuseable for the type of fermentation I'm doing because of airborne microbes. I use 500ml per day as a starter ferment. My options are 1. Buy 500ml bottles of cow milk and open a new bottle per day for fermenting. 2. Buy 1l cartons of unsweetened soy milk. Open a new carton per day and use 500ml (half) for the ferment. Problem is it tastes not very nice and often the remaining 500ml stays in the fridge until it goes off. I'm trying to not to be wasteful but I began to wonder something. My question is even if I only use half the soy milk and throw the rest away each day, will it have a smaller impact on the environment than using 500ml cow milk cartons?
Assistant: Soy milk uses significantly less resources to make than cow milk. |
Human: Cow milk vs soy milk. Which is less impactful? I need to open brand new milk everyday from the shop. Once opened, even after a day in the fridge, the milk may become unuseable for the type of fermentation I'm doing because of airborne microbes. I use 500ml per day as a starter ferment. My options are 1. Buy 500ml bottles of cow milk and open a new bottle per day for fermenting. 2. Buy 1l cartons of unsweetened soy milk. Open a new carton per day and use 500ml (half) for the ferment. Problem is it tastes not very nice and often the remaining 500ml stays in the fridge until it goes off. I'm trying to not to be wasteful but I began to wonder something. My question is even if I only use half the soy milk and throw the rest away each day, will it have a smaller impact on the environment than using 500ml cow milk cartons?
Assistant: Do you know anyone personally who may be interested in the remaining soymilk? If a family member or friend takes even some of the open containers, that further reduces waste. | 10 | 7 |
Human: Cow milk vs soy milk. Which is less impactful? I need to open brand new milk everyday from the shop. Once opened, even after a day in the fridge, the milk may become unuseable for the type of fermentation I'm doing because of airborne microbes. I use 500ml per day as a starter ferment. My options are 1. Buy 500ml bottles of cow milk and open a new bottle per day for fermenting. 2. Buy 1l cartons of unsweetened soy milk. Open a new carton per day and use 500ml (half) for the ferment. Problem is it tastes not very nice and often the remaining 500ml stays in the fridge until it goes off. I'm trying to not to be wasteful but I began to wonder something. My question is even if I only use half the soy milk and throw the rest away each day, will it have a smaller impact on the environment than using 500ml cow milk cartons?
Assistant: |
Human: Cow milk vs soy milk. Which is less impactful? I need to open brand new milk everyday from the shop. Once opened, even after a day in the fridge, the milk may become unuseable for the type of fermentation I'm doing because of airborne microbes. I use 500ml per day as a starter ferment. My options are 1. Buy 500ml bottles of cow milk and open a new bottle per day for fermenting. 2. Buy 1l cartons of unsweetened soy milk. Open a new carton per day and use 500ml (half) for the ferment. Problem is it tastes not very nice and often the remaining 500ml stays in the fridge until it goes off. I'm trying to not to be wasteful but I began to wonder something. My question is even if I only use half the soy milk and throw the rest away each day, will it have a smaller impact on the environment than using 500ml cow milk cartons?
Assistant: Soy milk uses significantly less resources to make than cow milk. |
Human: Cow milk vs soy milk. Which is less impactful? I need to open brand new milk everyday from the shop. Once opened, even after a day in the fridge, the milk may become unuseable for the type of fermentation I'm doing because of airborne microbes. I use 500ml per day as a starter ferment. My options are 1. Buy 500ml bottles of cow milk and open a new bottle per day for fermenting. 2. Buy 1l cartons of unsweetened soy milk. Open a new carton per day and use 500ml (half) for the ferment. Problem is it tastes not very nice and often the remaining 500ml stays in the fridge until it goes off. I'm trying to not to be wasteful but I began to wonder something. My question is even if I only use half the soy milk and throw the rest away each day, will it have a smaller impact on the environment than using 500ml cow milk cartons?
Assistant: Why are you fermenting it? | 10 | 3 |
Human: Cow milk vs soy milk. Which is less impactful? I need to open brand new milk everyday from the shop. Once opened, even after a day in the fridge, the milk may become unuseable for the type of fermentation I'm doing because of airborne microbes. I use 500ml per day as a starter ferment. My options are 1. Buy 500ml bottles of cow milk and open a new bottle per day for fermenting. 2. Buy 1l cartons of unsweetened soy milk. Open a new carton per day and use 500ml (half) for the ferment. Problem is it tastes not very nice and often the remaining 500ml stays in the fridge until it goes off. I'm trying to not to be wasteful but I began to wonder something. My question is even if I only use half the soy milk and throw the rest away each day, will it have a smaller impact on the environment than using 500ml cow milk cartons?
Assistant: |
Human: Cow milk vs soy milk. Which is less impactful? I need to open brand new milk everyday from the shop. Once opened, even after a day in the fridge, the milk may become unuseable for the type of fermentation I'm doing because of airborne microbes. I use 500ml per day as a starter ferment. My options are 1. Buy 500ml bottles of cow milk and open a new bottle per day for fermenting. 2. Buy 1l cartons of unsweetened soy milk. Open a new carton per day and use 500ml (half) for the ferment. Problem is it tastes not very nice and often the remaining 500ml stays in the fridge until it goes off. I'm trying to not to be wasteful but I began to wonder something. My question is even if I only use half the soy milk and throw the rest away each day, will it have a smaller impact on the environment than using 500ml cow milk cartons?
Assistant: Do you know anyone personally who may be interested in the remaining soymilk? If a family member or friend takes even some of the open containers, that further reduces waste. |
Human: Cow milk vs soy milk. Which is less impactful? I need to open brand new milk everyday from the shop. Once opened, even after a day in the fridge, the milk may become unuseable for the type of fermentation I'm doing because of airborne microbes. I use 500ml per day as a starter ferment. My options are 1. Buy 500ml bottles of cow milk and open a new bottle per day for fermenting. 2. Buy 1l cartons of unsweetened soy milk. Open a new carton per day and use 500ml (half) for the ferment. Problem is it tastes not very nice and often the remaining 500ml stays in the fridge until it goes off. I'm trying to not to be wasteful but I began to wonder something. My question is even if I only use half the soy milk and throw the rest away each day, will it have a smaller impact on the environment than using 500ml cow milk cartons?
Assistant: Why are you fermenting it? | 7 | 3 |
Human: Recommendations for reusable produce bags? Hi all, my husband and I are new to sustainable living. We obviously have reusable grocery bags, but I am trying to think of a way to avoid using those little plastic bags for fruits and vegetables they give you at the grocery store. I just skip it for things like avocados or bananas, but I don't want lettuce or peppers to just be rattling around loose in our cart or bag. Are reusable bags for produce a thing? Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
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Human: Recommendations for reusable produce bags? Hi all, my husband and I are new to sustainable living. We obviously have reusable grocery bags, but I am trying to think of a way to avoid using those little plastic bags for fruits and vegetables they give you at the grocery store. I just skip it for things like avocados or bananas, but I don't want lettuce or peppers to just be rattling around loose in our cart or bag. Are reusable bags for produce a thing? Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
Assistant: If you have a sewing machine, it's pretty easy to turn an old sheet into small drawstring bags. |
Human: Recommendations for reusable produce bags? Hi all, my husband and I are new to sustainable living. We obviously have reusable grocery bags, but I am trying to think of a way to avoid using those little plastic bags for fruits and vegetables they give you at the grocery store. I just skip it for things like avocados or bananas, but I don't want lettuce or peppers to just be rattling around loose in our cart or bag. Are reusable bags for produce a thing? Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
Assistant: I reuse those mesh bags that cuties oranges come in. | 4 | 3 |
Human: Recommendations for reusable produce bags? Hi all, my husband and I are new to sustainable living. We obviously have reusable grocery bags, but I am trying to think of a way to avoid using those little plastic bags for fruits and vegetables they give you at the grocery store. I just skip it for things like avocados or bananas, but I don't want lettuce or peppers to just be rattling around loose in our cart or bag. Are reusable bags for produce a thing? Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
Assistant: |
Human: Recommendations for reusable produce bags? Hi all, my husband and I are new to sustainable living. We obviously have reusable grocery bags, but I am trying to think of a way to avoid using those little plastic bags for fruits and vegetables they give you at the grocery store. I just skip it for things like avocados or bananas, but I don't want lettuce or peppers to just be rattling around loose in our cart or bag. Are reusable bags for produce a thing? Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
Assistant: If you have a sewing machine, it's pretty easy to turn an old sheet into small drawstring bags. |
Human: Recommendations for reusable produce bags? Hi all, my husband and I are new to sustainable living. We obviously have reusable grocery bags, but I am trying to think of a way to avoid using those little plastic bags for fruits and vegetables they give you at the grocery store. I just skip it for things like avocados or bananas, but I don't want lettuce or peppers to just be rattling around loose in our cart or bag. Are reusable bags for produce a thing? Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
Assistant: I bought reusable produce bags at Edeka and have had no problems in American grocery stores. I don't think Edeka is in the US (if you are american) but I have also seem them at Lidl and Publix. | 4 | 1 |
Human: Recommendations for reusable produce bags? Hi all, my husband and I are new to sustainable living. We obviously have reusable grocery bags, but I am trying to think of a way to avoid using those little plastic bags for fruits and vegetables they give you at the grocery store. I just skip it for things like avocados or bananas, but I don't want lettuce or peppers to just be rattling around loose in our cart or bag. Are reusable bags for produce a thing? Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
Assistant: |
Human: Recommendations for reusable produce bags? Hi all, my husband and I are new to sustainable living. We obviously have reusable grocery bags, but I am trying to think of a way to avoid using those little plastic bags for fruits and vegetables they give you at the grocery store. I just skip it for things like avocados or bananas, but I don't want lettuce or peppers to just be rattling around loose in our cart or bag. Are reusable bags for produce a thing? Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
Assistant: I reuse those mesh bags that cuties oranges come in. |
Human: Recommendations for reusable produce bags? Hi all, my husband and I are new to sustainable living. We obviously have reusable grocery bags, but I am trying to think of a way to avoid using those little plastic bags for fruits and vegetables they give you at the grocery store. I just skip it for things like avocados or bananas, but I don't want lettuce or peppers to just be rattling around loose in our cart or bag. Are reusable bags for produce a thing? Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
Assistant: I bought reusable produce bags at Edeka and have had no problems in American grocery stores. I don't think Edeka is in the US (if you are american) but I have also seem them at Lidl and Publix. | 3 | 1 |
Human: recommendations for a loofa? current loofa is nearing its end. im looking for a natural loofa, like the ones in nature lmfao, or another natural scrubber that’ll scrub me clean. pls no ordering online (or at least not amazon)—preferably something i can pick up in person i live in salt lake city, so if you know of any loofas in the area here that’d be great
Assistant: |
Human: recommendations for a loofa? current loofa is nearing its end. im looking for a natural loofa, like the ones in nature lmfao, or another natural scrubber that’ll scrub me clean. pls no ordering online (or at least not amazon)—preferably something i can pick up in person i live in salt lake city, so if you know of any loofas in the area here that’d be great
Assistant: Switch to washcloths. They do the same thing, and you don't have to replace them as fast. |
Human: recommendations for a loofa? current loofa is nearing its end. im looking for a natural loofa, like the ones in nature lmfao, or another natural scrubber that’ll scrub me clean. pls no ordering online (or at least not amazon)—preferably something i can pick up in person i live in salt lake city, so if you know of any loofas in the area here that’d be great
Assistant: You may not like these and may be referring to the poof types that are made of plastic, but a lot of people don't realize the other type are actually made of plant material so I thought I'd share. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luffa\_aegyptiaca | 7 | 3 |
Human: recommendations for a loofa? current loofa is nearing its end. im looking for a natural loofa, like the ones in nature lmfao, or another natural scrubber that’ll scrub me clean. pls no ordering online (or at least not amazon)—preferably something i can pick up in person i live in salt lake city, so if you know of any loofas in the area here that’d be great
Assistant: |
Human: recommendations for a loofa? current loofa is nearing its end. im looking for a natural loofa, like the ones in nature lmfao, or another natural scrubber that’ll scrub me clean. pls no ordering online (or at least not amazon)—preferably something i can pick up in person i live in salt lake city, so if you know of any loofas in the area here that’d be great
Assistant: Switch to washcloths. They do the same thing, and you don't have to replace them as fast. |
Human: recommendations for a loofa? current loofa is nearing its end. im looking for a natural loofa, like the ones in nature lmfao, or another natural scrubber that’ll scrub me clean. pls no ordering online (or at least not amazon)—preferably something i can pick up in person i live in salt lake city, so if you know of any loofas in the area here that’d be great
Assistant: If you have an african ir arabic shop nearby they are very likely to have some . If not just ask them! Organic shops often have them too. But not as cheap | 7 | 2 |
Human: recommendations for a loofa? current loofa is nearing its end. im looking for a natural loofa, like the ones in nature lmfao, or another natural scrubber that’ll scrub me clean. pls no ordering online (or at least not amazon)—preferably something i can pick up in person i live in salt lake city, so if you know of any loofas in the area here that’d be great
Assistant: |
Human: recommendations for a loofa? current loofa is nearing its end. im looking for a natural loofa, like the ones in nature lmfao, or another natural scrubber that’ll scrub me clean. pls no ordering online (or at least not amazon)—preferably something i can pick up in person i live in salt lake city, so if you know of any loofas in the area here that’d be great
Assistant: You may not like these and may be referring to the poof types that are made of plastic, but a lot of people don't realize the other type are actually made of plant material so I thought I'd share. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luffa\_aegyptiaca |
Human: recommendations for a loofa? current loofa is nearing its end. im looking for a natural loofa, like the ones in nature lmfao, or another natural scrubber that’ll scrub me clean. pls no ordering online (or at least not amazon)—preferably something i can pick up in person i live in salt lake city, so if you know of any loofas in the area here that’d be great
Assistant: If you have an african ir arabic shop nearby they are very likely to have some . If not just ask them! Organic shops often have them too. But not as cheap | 3 | 2 |
Human: doing the dishes with sensory issues hello everyone! i want to start living more environmental friendly and i think doing the dishes by hand instead of using the dishwasher is a great first step to use less electricity and probably also water. my problem is that i have real sensory issues with touching food leftovers like crumbs or stuff that sticks to the dishes, so much that i start to feel sick and like throwing up if I touch them. the only solution i could think about is using disposable gloves but 1. i would still feel the texture 2. that creates so much waste! does anyone have any tips for me maybe?
Assistant: |
Human: doing the dishes with sensory issues hello everyone! i want to start living more environmental friendly and i think doing the dishes by hand instead of using the dishwasher is a great first step to use less electricity and probably also water. my problem is that i have real sensory issues with touching food leftovers like crumbs or stuff that sticks to the dishes, so much that i start to feel sick and like throwing up if I touch them. the only solution i could think about is using disposable gloves but 1. i would still feel the texture 2. that creates so much waste! does anyone have any tips for me maybe?
Assistant: Dishwashers are basically made for people like you. When designed well, you can put dirty dishes straight into the machine, and they'll come out clean. They also use much, much, MUCH less water than washing in the sink does. Don't overthink this. Your DW is your friend. |
Human: doing the dishes with sensory issues hello everyone! i want to start living more environmental friendly and i think doing the dishes by hand instead of using the dishwasher is a great first step to use less electricity and probably also water. my problem is that i have real sensory issues with touching food leftovers like crumbs or stuff that sticks to the dishes, so much that i start to feel sick and like throwing up if I touch them. the only solution i could think about is using disposable gloves but 1. i would still feel the texture 2. that creates so much waste! does anyone have any tips for me maybe?
Assistant: Use reusable rubber gloves and some kind of scrapper tool | 6 | 3 |
Human: doing the dishes with sensory issues hello everyone! i want to start living more environmental friendly and i think doing the dishes by hand instead of using the dishwasher is a great first step to use less electricity and probably also water. my problem is that i have real sensory issues with touching food leftovers like crumbs or stuff that sticks to the dishes, so much that i start to feel sick and like throwing up if I touch them. the only solution i could think about is using disposable gloves but 1. i would still feel the texture 2. that creates so much waste! does anyone have any tips for me maybe?
Assistant: |
Human: doing the dishes with sensory issues hello everyone! i want to start living more environmental friendly and i think doing the dishes by hand instead of using the dishwasher is a great first step to use less electricity and probably also water. my problem is that i have real sensory issues with touching food leftovers like crumbs or stuff that sticks to the dishes, so much that i start to feel sick and like throwing up if I touch them. the only solution i could think about is using disposable gloves but 1. i would still feel the texture 2. that creates so much waste! does anyone have any tips for me maybe?
Assistant: Dishwashers are basically made for people like you. When designed well, you can put dirty dishes straight into the machine, and they'll come out clean. They also use much, much, MUCH less water than washing in the sink does. Don't overthink this. Your DW is your friend. |
Human: doing the dishes with sensory issues hello everyone! i want to start living more environmental friendly and i think doing the dishes by hand instead of using the dishwasher is a great first step to use less electricity and probably also water. my problem is that i have real sensory issues with touching food leftovers like crumbs or stuff that sticks to the dishes, so much that i start to feel sick and like throwing up if I touch them. the only solution i could think about is using disposable gloves but 1. i would still feel the texture 2. that creates so much waste! does anyone have any tips for me maybe?
Assistant: When I have to touch nasty dishes, I use a bamboo pot brush. It keeps the gross tuff off my hands, keeps my hands dry if I do it right, and the natural bristles are kinda stiff and they scrub well. The pot brush I use is wood and has bamboo bristles. | 6 | 2 |
Human: doing the dishes with sensory issues hello everyone! i want to start living more environmental friendly and i think doing the dishes by hand instead of using the dishwasher is a great first step to use less electricity and probably also water. my problem is that i have real sensory issues with touching food leftovers like crumbs or stuff that sticks to the dishes, so much that i start to feel sick and like throwing up if I touch them. the only solution i could think about is using disposable gloves but 1. i would still feel the texture 2. that creates so much waste! does anyone have any tips for me maybe?
Assistant: |
Human: doing the dishes with sensory issues hello everyone! i want to start living more environmental friendly and i think doing the dishes by hand instead of using the dishwasher is a great first step to use less electricity and probably also water. my problem is that i have real sensory issues with touching food leftovers like crumbs or stuff that sticks to the dishes, so much that i start to feel sick and like throwing up if I touch them. the only solution i could think about is using disposable gloves but 1. i would still feel the texture 2. that creates so much waste! does anyone have any tips for me maybe?
Assistant: Use reusable rubber gloves and some kind of scrapper tool |
Human: doing the dishes with sensory issues hello everyone! i want to start living more environmental friendly and i think doing the dishes by hand instead of using the dishwasher is a great first step to use less electricity and probably also water. my problem is that i have real sensory issues with touching food leftovers like crumbs or stuff that sticks to the dishes, so much that i start to feel sick and like throwing up if I touch them. the only solution i could think about is using disposable gloves but 1. i would still feel the texture 2. that creates so much waste! does anyone have any tips for me maybe?
Assistant: When I have to touch nasty dishes, I use a bamboo pot brush. It keeps the gross tuff off my hands, keeps my hands dry if I do it right, and the natural bristles are kinda stiff and they scrub well. The pot brush I use is wood and has bamboo bristles. | 3 | 2 |
Human: Environmental impact of food waste Hi all, I am still scratching my head about electric composters. So question about food waste: So I have been reading that, when thrown into landfill, food waste produces a large amount of methane. As food rots and degrades, it emits these harmful gases which are **25 times more harmful** than carbon dioxide in terms of trapping heat in the atmosphere. So... if I had an electric composter and composted the food, would the process of composting (quickly, using electricity) NOT produce methane? Or....? Please forgive my near complete lack of understanding of science. Thanks in advance to this lovely group!
Assistant: |
Human: Environmental impact of food waste Hi all, I am still scratching my head about electric composters. So question about food waste: So I have been reading that, when thrown into landfill, food waste produces a large amount of methane. As food rots and degrades, it emits these harmful gases which are **25 times more harmful** than carbon dioxide in terms of trapping heat in the atmosphere. So... if I had an electric composter and composted the food, would the process of composting (quickly, using electricity) NOT produce methane? Or....? Please forgive my near complete lack of understanding of science. Thanks in advance to this lovely group!
Assistant: When things decompose in an environment that has no access to oxygen (like the bottom of a landfill) is creates methane (CH4) when things decompose in an environment with oxygen (like in a compost pile which is turned frequently) they release carbon dioxide, CO2 That's a very simplified version, and composting will still create some methane because some parts of the compost pile will lack oxygen but in general composting produces way less methane than a landfill |
Human: Environmental impact of food waste Hi all, I am still scratching my head about electric composters. So question about food waste: So I have been reading that, when thrown into landfill, food waste produces a large amount of methane. As food rots and degrades, it emits these harmful gases which are **25 times more harmful** than carbon dioxide in terms of trapping heat in the atmosphere. So... if I had an electric composter and composted the food, would the process of composting (quickly, using electricity) NOT produce methane? Or....? Please forgive my near complete lack of understanding of science. Thanks in advance to this lovely group!
Assistant: This might be better for r/askscience or another related question sub because I'm not an expert at all | 11 | 3 |
Human: Environmental impact of food waste Hi all, I am still scratching my head about electric composters. So question about food waste: So I have been reading that, when thrown into landfill, food waste produces a large amount of methane. As food rots and degrades, it emits these harmful gases which are **25 times more harmful** than carbon dioxide in terms of trapping heat in the atmosphere. So... if I had an electric composter and composted the food, would the process of composting (quickly, using electricity) NOT produce methane? Or....? Please forgive my near complete lack of understanding of science. Thanks in advance to this lovely group!
Assistant: |
Human: Environmental impact of food waste Hi all, I am still scratching my head about electric composters. So question about food waste: So I have been reading that, when thrown into landfill, food waste produces a large amount of methane. As food rots and degrades, it emits these harmful gases which are **25 times more harmful** than carbon dioxide in terms of trapping heat in the atmosphere. So... if I had an electric composter and composted the food, would the process of composting (quickly, using electricity) NOT produce methane? Or....? Please forgive my near complete lack of understanding of science. Thanks in advance to this lovely group!
Assistant: When things decompose in an environment that has no access to oxygen (like the bottom of a landfill) is creates methane (CH4) when things decompose in an environment with oxygen (like in a compost pile which is turned frequently) they release carbon dioxide, CO2 That's a very simplified version, and composting will still create some methane because some parts of the compost pile will lack oxygen but in general composting produces way less methane than a landfill |
Human: Environmental impact of food waste Hi all, I am still scratching my head about electric composters. So question about food waste: So I have been reading that, when thrown into landfill, food waste produces a large amount of methane. As food rots and degrades, it emits these harmful gases which are **25 times more harmful** than carbon dioxide in terms of trapping heat in the atmosphere. So... if I had an electric composter and composted the food, would the process of composting (quickly, using electricity) NOT produce methane? Or....? Please forgive my near complete lack of understanding of science. Thanks in advance to this lovely group!
Assistant: I’m no scientist, but I think the methane happens when anything decomposes. I think composting is better than a landfill because it goes back into the environment. I use my compost for gardening. | 11 | 2 |
Human: Environmental impact of food waste Hi all, I am still scratching my head about electric composters. So question about food waste: So I have been reading that, when thrown into landfill, food waste produces a large amount of methane. As food rots and degrades, it emits these harmful gases which are **25 times more harmful** than carbon dioxide in terms of trapping heat in the atmosphere. So... if I had an electric composter and composted the food, would the process of composting (quickly, using electricity) NOT produce methane? Or....? Please forgive my near complete lack of understanding of science. Thanks in advance to this lovely group!
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Human: Environmental impact of food waste Hi all, I am still scratching my head about electric composters. So question about food waste: So I have been reading that, when thrown into landfill, food waste produces a large amount of methane. As food rots and degrades, it emits these harmful gases which are **25 times more harmful** than carbon dioxide in terms of trapping heat in the atmosphere. So... if I had an electric composter and composted the food, would the process of composting (quickly, using electricity) NOT produce methane? Or....? Please forgive my near complete lack of understanding of science. Thanks in advance to this lovely group!
Assistant: This might be better for r/askscience or another related question sub because I'm not an expert at all |
Human: Environmental impact of food waste Hi all, I am still scratching my head about electric composters. So question about food waste: So I have been reading that, when thrown into landfill, food waste produces a large amount of methane. As food rots and degrades, it emits these harmful gases which are **25 times more harmful** than carbon dioxide in terms of trapping heat in the atmosphere. So... if I had an electric composter and composted the food, would the process of composting (quickly, using electricity) NOT produce methane? Or....? Please forgive my near complete lack of understanding of science. Thanks in advance to this lovely group!
Assistant: I’m no scientist, but I think the methane happens when anything decomposes. I think composting is better than a landfill because it goes back into the environment. I use my compost for gardening. | 3 | 2 |
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