Coffee, Tea or Me?

Every little thing you do here and there that reduces waste adds up. Consider taking on one challenge at a time, trying it out for a week then adding a new one.

Even just over the past year, I have started using less paper. One of my favorites has been buying loose tea, and using a metal tea ball to brew it.

Instead of plastic plates for parties, look into Chinet paper plates - yes, you are using paper, but they are compostable in your home compost bin and are made from recycled material.

Fabric napkins are fun too - I made some using cheap cotton prints with horses and cowboys on them. We don't worry about getting them messy or stained because they've got a pattern all over.

This one is for the ladies. I will just say one thing here - that I will never use tampons or pads again.

Using copy paper that's only been printed on one side as scrap paper is useful too!

One area that I am considering using paper for is coffee brewing. The up side is that you can compost the filters. Currently, my sweetie drinks instant coffee. While this uses no paper, who can say where that coffee comes from? Ew. I think we will switch to a Fair Trade Certified brand (it's got to taste better, too!) and brew with a nice Chemex.

That's it for now...! Anyone want to offer a few more ideas that you enjoy?