Reddy Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 In honor of the day, and the White Sox announcing that they're no longer going to use plastic straws (which is flippin' awesome), what do y'all do to lessen your impact on the environment and the world? Side note: (Let's not argue about climate change itself. This isn't meant to be a 'buster thread. If you don't buy into it, feel free to ignore) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) Decided to go vegan 12 years ago (Huge environmental impact going down this path) Bike/walk whenever possible Fortunately, have an awesome composting and recycle program out here so 90% of our waste is recycled or composted Use my own cloth grocery bags Edited April 23, 2018 by BigSqwert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 19 hours ago, Reddy said: In honor of the day, and the White Sox announcing that they're no longer going to use plastic straws (which is flippin' awesome), what do y'all do to lessen your impact on the environment and the world? Side note: (Let's not argue about climate change itself. This isn't meant to be a 'buster thread. If you don't buy into it, feel free to ignore) I read that weren't using straws but did see not empty straw dispensers at the concession stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 10 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: I read that weren't using straws but did see not empty straw dispensers at the concession stands. They would still be using straws, just these non-plastic paper based versions that are better for the environment. I presume they would use the rest of their existing straws and than go to the lower footprint ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 My kids go through boxes and boxes of straws a month, probably should do something about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Rabbit said: I don't flush the toilet when I piss. I wonder if we secretly work together cuz we have guys who won't flush the urinal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 We're also transforming our landscaping to low maintenance, drought resistant foliage. Removing all the grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 Sqwert that's awesome man. Wish I had a yard to landscape... Personally: - I've cut back drastically on my red meat purchasing. Like, maybe once every few months if I'm at a place that just so happens to have the "greatest burger ever", but 95% of the time it's no beef for me. The cattle industry produces more greenhouse gasses than all transportation combined. Just unreal. - Try not to use plastic straws whenever possible, minimize my plastic use in general (paper/canvas bags) - Recycle as much as possible - Support organizations like 4Ocean that pull plastic out of the ocean and recycle it (they've done over 530,000 pounds so far) - Vote (y'all know what I'm getting at, but keeping it SLAM worthy) OK EXCEPT here I am writing this and I just realized I'm drinking my starbucks out of a damn straw. Can you get starbucks to like... fill your own container orrrr lol. #workinprogress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I usually use the same cup 2-3 times before I get a new one. I just rinse it out with water after each use. I also use the same towel after a shower 5 or so times before getting a new one. I'm wiping CLEAN WATER off of my CLEAN BODY after a shower. Why would I need a new towel? I've found that I wash the dishes much less and do laundry much less. I know these are small, but I try to do my part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 We recycle pretty religiously. I did not realize the straw thing was a a big deal until the Sox announcement. I barely go out to eat where straws would be involved but did not use one last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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