One of My Idols

One of my idols in this whole producing less trash project is my grandpa. He is really environmentally friendly. Although it might just be because he wants to save money... I'm not too sure. But anyways, here are some ways he cuts back on producing waste.

-Not using paper towels to dry hands:

When my grandpa washes his hands, he "air dries" it <-- *involves lots of flinging and flying water droplets* instead of using paper towels OR dryers (not wasting paper towels AND electricity).

-Using paper to the max:

My grandpa doesn't trash or recycle papers that much. Instead he collects the papers that still have space for writing in a pile and re-uses them. Amazing right? Now compare to me. 

Take a look at all the paper in my binders:

(going to take a picture tomorrow, hope I remember)

(oops I forgot, one day I will remember... seriously)

(seriously I think I might never get to this...)

Where do you think it goes at the end of the year?

Or maybe:

Happens EVERY SINGLE YEAR for like, pretty much every student. That's a lot of paper.

-Finishing ALL food:

My grandpa does not approve of wasting food. That includes every single crumb. 

And lastly:

-Taking public transit:

This one doesn't relate to my project. Just thought I should mention it.

Since my grandpa doesn't live in the city, there are probably many more ways he cuts back on producing trash that I don't know of.

Questions? Thoughts? Ideas? Comment below. Or just say hi so I know you visited. :)

December 21, 2011