We use them overnight, for daycare and occasionally at other times, despite how horrified I am by them. Please don’t beat yourself up if you need to use disposables sometimes 
remember that using a mix of cloth and disposables is still better than only using disposables.
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I didn’t run the sprinklers or water any plants over the weekend because they were all thoroughly drenched last week with the rainstorms.
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Used the water to cool my beer (wort really) to run a load of laundry
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Going to an all-day training session at a venue I know uses disposable straight-to-landfill cups for water and hot drinks, so I’m bringing a water bottle and keepcup.
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I took my own container to the local butchers and they were very happy to fill it with mince for me. They said feel free to bring containers for any of their stuff, so I have some measuring to do for sausages and kebabs!
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Last night and today:
- Ordered a heap of sample size solid shampoo, conditioner and beauty bars, for little gifts for people who are interested in trying out lower waste products. Two of three siblings have confirmed interest
- Ordered a solid dishwashing bar to try.
- Ordered unpaper towels for me and some for a gift for a friend.
- Cooked up ingredients that would go bad within the next day or two, to avoid food waste.
- Avoided unnecessary plastic packaging when buying my groceries.
- Used cloth nappies on Ewok.
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Lied to my co-worker and told him that we have no paper cups. When he complained he didn’t want to dirty a glass I made obvious glances towards the dishwasher we have in the office until he complied and retrieved a mug from the cabinet instead of a disposable cup.
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When I worked at a food retail shop, we loved doing this for customers, because it meant we saved money on buying those dumb plastic containers! Wins all around.
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Finished up another little packet of tea – we love tea and often get it as gifts for Christmas and the like. I often get tempted to refill my David’s tins with teas I really really love instead of using up the stuff we’ve been gifted, but I’m trying to concentrate on drinking down our gifted stash. One more packet down! (And it was good tea, even if it wasn’t exaaaactly what I want.)
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This one goes out to our Western Australian OMDers:
It came up in an Environmental Bulletin I receive for work. An opportunity to provide input into legislation around animal welfare.
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/animalwelfare/review-animal-welfare-act-2002
https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2019/10/Public-submissions-open-as-part-of-animal-welfare-review.aspx
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Thanks @PDM, I’ll try to send them some input this arvo.
I started using powdered clothes detergent last month and it was so easy. This took a a few goes, but I finally understand how my washing machine likes its powdered detergent put in, so I expect to use it forever from now on.
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I did not burn down any buildings
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Not today but this week.
We had been sending the toddler with disposable nappies when my mum looked after her. We ran out of disposable nappies and instead of buying more I insisted she use the cloth ones. She is only gone long enough to need one change so it isn’t a big deal. It was a big deal but now it’s not.
We don’t buy disposable nappies anymore. 
I haven’t done it but I think I need to give up coffee. Using a reusable cup for a drink shipped around the world, ingredients packaged in plastic, etc isn’t something I feel good or positive about anymore. Easier said than done.
I’ve given up chocolate for all but special occasions for the same reasons. I like the outcome with chocolate because now it feels extra special and luxurious to have. Coffee unfortunately is an addiction for me so doesn’t quite work the same. Imported cheeses are also on my radar but will require an overhaul of our go-to recipes.
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@Pancakes that was a big reason I quit coffee last month - the environmental impact. It seems so lopsided in my own life to commit to small actions like not using plastic but then not commit to the things in my life that have a bigger impact on CO2 emissions. Coffee doesn’t even grow on my continent.
Same with chocolate - the only chocolate I’ve purchased in the past few months has been whole cacao beans from a local nonprofit that works directly with farms in Ecuador to support sustainable and profitable cacao farming practices (I did eat some chocolate my mom sent me, though). If I roast, grind, and brew it even daily the amount I got should last me several years.
ETA - if you do decide to quit coffee, I’ll totally be a cheerleader and withdrawal sympathizer if you want!
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I so, so admire people who reduce or give up coffee and chocolate for environmental reasons… I am not there yet. Maybe one day.
I’m posting because my first package (pretty sure I will have to order a second later this week!) of Ethique mini shampoo and conditioner bars has arrived, for giving away to people in my life who want to try out solid hair wash products. This is part of my self-appointed role as Eco Gift Fairy: helping friends and family convert to a lower waste lifestyle, one gift at a time.
So far I have several colleagues and at least 2 out of 3 siblings interested.
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I am cutting down on my coffee very slowly. I used to have multiple double flat whites. Since the coffee machine broke I was putting 18g in the plunger and drinking one coffee. This morning I used 12g. Eventually maybe 0g?
I still order a double shot when I’m out by default. I think I’ll need to change my order to something smaller so the coffee:milk ratio is still good. Alternatively stop ordering coffee. 
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Not coffee!!! This farm is reasonably local and seems to have strong environmental values. We visited the farm a few years ago when we were having a long weekend in the area. Northern Rivers of NSW is a beautiful part of the world.
https://shop.zentvelds.com.au/
I’m a big believer in the milk to coffee ratio. I’ve definitely noticed a trend to smaller small coffees at the better coffee shops. 6oz is as big as I’ll go for a single shot. Smaller is better. I’ve toyed with piccolos previously but if your drink gets too small then what is the point?
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At the moment I would kill for a sip of espresso in a literal thimble so apparently my psyche thinks there’s no such thing as too small 
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I checked the air pressure on my car tyres.
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