tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172024566124548290.post7074157768721579032..comments2023-06-22T01:46:27.819-07:00Comments on I am being: an eco-conscious shopper...i thinkTricia Huffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10309918695802962955noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172024566124548290.post-18599052664606186102010-02-24T16:17:27.120-08:002010-02-24T16:17:27.120-08:00I wonder if anyone has ideas about items that cann...I wonder if anyone has ideas about items that cannot be bought second hand...<br />For example, a new book I would like to support and own has just come out. Would it be more eco-conscious to order it online, buy it at a big corporate book store or ask a locally owned book store to stock it?Jenninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172024566124548290.post-46539160527914141002010-02-19T06:08:00.827-08:002010-02-19T06:08:00.827-08:00I bought a used mattress in college and had no pro...I bought a used mattress in college and had no problems with it. Stories like the one up there ^^ are the exception, I think. Most people don't donate their mattresses if they have crabs. (I hope!) But that was as much relating to the fact that I couldn't afford a new bed as it was related to my desire to conserve. I eventually sold that bed and now it's out there, still... reuse! Yay!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420949984566981064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172024566124548290.post-23420695764592392382010-02-18T17:34:43.449-08:002010-02-18T17:34:43.449-08:00Completely agree about buying used items! It is SO...Completely agree about buying used items! It is SO important... though I will say that I am particular about what I do buy used. Mattresses... would not be on my reuse list (unless I personally knew who it came from, of course). I buy a lot of used furniture... I think it has loads of character and tends to be more individual/unique :). So don't be weirded out about buying used furniture... a couch can always be reupholstered or professionally cleaned ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946726948266089329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172024566124548290.post-38682633102969013422010-02-18T11:17:28.240-08:002010-02-18T11:17:28.240-08:00I am re-doing my home and trying to be eco-friendl...I am re-doing my home and trying to be eco-friendly as well. All I want is a sectional for my tiny 600 square foot apartment. That's all I want. I found one, but it needs to be shipped - ugh! I wish Kansas City has more affordable options.<br /><br />I think the same thoughts though with every purchase. Sometimes it drives me nuts, it should not be this difficult. But it is. <br /><br />I love the second hand idea, that is actually my next search here in Kansas City. Although, for some reason the second hand idea creeps me out a little and I don't know why. I can't wash a couch like I would clothes I buy at a second hand store, or any of the other little trinkettes I have purchased in the past. <br /><br />I'm really weirded out about buying furniture second hand ever since I heard the story of my uncle who purchased a second hand mattress and got crabs. Gross!!kszymanski72https://www.blogger.com/profile/14135570644772323073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172024566124548290.post-81236849737570957012010-02-18T10:52:42.982-08:002010-02-18T10:52:42.982-08:00I love the suggestions! I'm completely with Ev...I love the suggestions! I'm completely with Evie and Hannah on reusing old items. I'm all for eco-friendly made products, but lets also think of the landfills and the useful items on the road there. This may not work for cell phone covers but if you're looking for wall art or need anything for the home, consider thrift stores and craigslist. <br /><br />for other odds and ends also think of etsy.com --there are designers looking out for the environment AND you're supporting your neighbor.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing you're heart!LirSudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15152549572382528335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172024566124548290.post-87847992130530799832010-02-18T10:37:21.779-08:002010-02-18T10:37:21.779-08:00I lined my kitchen shelvees with old funky wallpap...I lined my kitchen shelvees with old funky wallpaper I found at the goodwill. I didn't wet it and apply it...just rolled it out and weighted it down in the living room over night then cut to size and placed on the shelf. Adds a little something extra to my cabinets and drawers! Old cotton fabric would work the same too!Eviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929563743698426190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172024566124548290.post-57778111099375288792010-02-18T07:33:43.561-08:002010-02-18T07:33:43.561-08:00By time I meant money, oops. Though I guess one sa...By time I meant money, oops. Though I guess one saves time, too, when they stop deliberating on which flat-screen-LCD TV to get and hop over to the Goodwill and grab the $30 TV that was made 5 years ago. :PHannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420949984566981064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172024566124548290.post-30946356949851894262010-02-18T07:32:02.949-08:002010-02-18T07:32:02.949-08:00I think the best idea is to buy second hand whenev...I think the best idea is to buy second hand whenever possible. Find a thrift store you like and, for example, buying a used feather duster there wouldn't require or encourage the production of more feather dusters.. that one was sold in 2002, or whenever, and the impact has happened and is now becoming more efficient because you're giving it a second home! I think this is especially useful for electronics and other plastics because people now replace their technology for no reason, so often, and the slightly older version gets discarded.. you save time and reuse something important when you buy second hand. :]Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420949984566981064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172024566124548290.post-30326040339740652252010-02-18T05:36:50.352-08:002010-02-18T05:36:50.352-08:00Oh... and a quick thought about ordering online an...Oh... and a quick thought about ordering online and driving around town. I like to hink about it like this... if you're going to a store to buy something... how did it get there?? Chances are it was shipped on a big truck and more than likely packaged... you just don't get to see all that packaging at the store. So while you may be getting packaging... the whole being shipped cross country is kind of irrelevant ;) My thought... is try to order from one place... make a big order so that you don't have lots of little boxes and extra packing materials. (Also, you can take all the packing materials to a shipping store and they'll reuse it). And as far as driving around... if you know what you're looking for and where you're going to "try" to find it... you can call ahead and save yourself some time and gas ;) Ok... that's it... I promise :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946726948266089329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172024566124548290.post-3270641708604606752010-02-18T05:16:49.514-08:002010-02-18T05:16:49.514-08:00Plastic, Plastic... it's everywhere and it wil...Plastic, Plastic... it's everywhere and it will always be here. :( The kicker about plastic is even if we recycle every bit of plastic... new plastic is always having to be made because plastic downcycles (you probably know this), it's made from a non-renewable resource AND plastics are really BIG problem in our environment (check out my friends blog: www.theplasticocean.blogspot.com) ... is it best to avoid plastic if you can... of course!! It just makes sense to seek out other options (including products made from recycled materials). ;) Personally, I would say yes to the wood handle over plastic... BUT... maybe look for one made from sustainable forestry practices?? And if you can't find one made sustainably then it's up to you to decide what is necessary and maybe "rethink" how you want to dust your home ;) Hmmm... I use a microfiber cloth... and I LOVE it. Also, you should check out www.fakeplasticfish.com <br /><br />WOW!!! A little long winded...Ok... I'm going to stop!! ... hope it helps a little... and best of luck in your search :) -- DanielleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946726948266089329noreply@blogger.com