So, I did a trash experiment where I monitored the amount of trash I threw away for four days. According to the EPA, the average American throws away more than 4 lbs of waste per day. I was trying to see if I could only generate 1 lbs for all four days. I didn't do it. I know! I had about 5 lbs of trash. To console myself, I am reminded that this is still below average (yay). But, I would like to improve.
Most of the trash was food waste, most of which went bad before I ate it. So, I think the first step to reducing my waste is to monitor what I have in the fridge better, and don't buy too much. Also, it is good to not forget to put things back in the fridge - I'm scatterbrained.
The next step would be to compost. I am reluctant to start. Composting sounds complicated in an intimidating way, and I really don't want smelly odors or bugs around. I think I would be able to compromise by bringing my food waste to a facility. I looked on www.earth911.com to see if there was one in my area, and I'm in luck. After Thanksgiving, I'm going to call them to make sure I can really bring my food waste there (it still seems unbelievable that they will compost other people's stuff), and I will try it out. We'll see...
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