sherri curley

My organic fruits this week.  I wish they were homegrown, but that is not happening this time of year.  Obviously the lemons are not locally grown either. Baby steps.

Cleared out some old toys for donation.

I am harvesting shower water as the water heats.  Then it is used to fill the washing machine and water house plants.  I also use dehumidifier water to sate my thirsty  potted plants.

Having just returned from a trip to the southwest, I was hyper aware of my personal water usage in the desert.  I truly hope that was reclaimed water hydrating the golf course in the photo below. The recent monsoons account for some of the green, but the aridity is harrowing on your skin and body's hydration.

How awesome to have the opportunity to read, return and receive a 50% refund for books bought at participating airport bookstores.  The books are then resold as used books keeping the reading cycle going.  I bought 2 books for a recent trip (I prefer not to bring library books in the event I lose them) and upon my return to the airport, I received my refund.  On the flip side of the bookmark is a list of participating vendors and their locations.  Love this idea!

cycle going.

I enjoy drinking Numi Organic Tea.  Furthermore, I am impressed with their commitment to the environment.  Their boxes boast an Eco-Responsibility Audit with the number of trees saved, energy reduced, etc. although I cannot say for certain what the veracity of their claims are.  However, I am bothered by the non-recyclable/non-compostable packets in which the tea bags are stored.  I contacted Numi this morning.  Their knowledgeable customer service rep. advised me that this situation has bothered them for quite some time.  They have been diligently searching for an eco-worthy alternative that will preserve the tastes of their teas (I noted that many other brands use recyclable paper packets).  She added that this quest has been going on for quite some time, and they believe that their new compostable prototype might be the answer which they plan to launch in the near future if it meets their quality specs.  They deserve kudos for taking their mission seriously and because their customer service operator was entrenched enough in their processes that she could respond immediately to my inquiry.   Now if we could get Steven Smith teas on board with this type of thinking esp. since they are in Portland of all places.

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I am currently enrolled in http://reduceyourwasteproject.com/less-is-more-class/ taught by the stupendously knowledgeable Betty Shelly and her husband Jon.  If you live in the Portland area, keep your eye out for the next session. Our first class was Tuesday night, and it was engaging and chock full of useful tidbits.

I saw this ad at our local mall yesterday at the H&M store.  I love it.  A wise marketing tool for the store/brand and simultaneously aiding the environment.  I am always looking for responsible ways to discard worn out or stained clothes, this is awesome!