Oh, such a catchy title, no?
Those who know me know... no blind date for me.
I am married, I am not cheating, I am a shy introvert.
Oh, honest. So on Thursday I brought back the Donkey-book I found no access to and there were two wrapped up books (it was Valentine's Day after all).
A thick and a thin one. Don't be greedy, I told myself and took the small one, this is what I got, a 30-day challenge:
Well. Either Germany is advanced or waaaaay behind, I cannot say, but electronical goods are in no way "unidentifiable" in Germany!!! Every store who sells similar has to take them back, if too old you have to bring them to a centre.
Don't use plastic bags for shopping. Bummer. I cannot even remember when I used a plastic bag for that!
(There are still "enough" people who do, even though they do cost money).
Take jars to the store to avoid plastic. Not allowed. There are special stores. Surprisingly more expensive (as eco is still a modern freak in Germany).
And what Ingo read in Die Welt (sadly only from a reader, so I cannot link properly)....
A former employee of such a shop stated they get all the "eco-stuff" from normal traders aka wrapped in plastic etc etc. They unwrap and put it in wooden shelves.
True or not, in Germany it is more expensive.
There was a lot suggested I do anyways, like bring your own food to work. Always did that, still do for Ingo.
Do compost. We do since ages have the green bin...
Buy clothes second hand and if not fit, find a tailor. Expensive!
Well. To me the book gave me a smile for the idea, but it is not useful, I don't need 30 days and will bring bit back (also traveling back and forth from Sydney to San Francisco frequently ... hmmm.)
The Champagne?
DAY 23 - VALUE EXPERIENCES OVER STUFF. She writes of the funeral of a family friend who passed at age 93.
A woman "raised her glass and exclaimed: 'Here's a toast to Harry, who said to always have champagne in the fridge, because there is always a reason to celebrate.' The speeches that came after were filled with stories of loyalty, love and laughter. No one spoke about the brand of his shoes, the make of his car or even what he did for a living."
YES! Well, maybe I need to buy... sparkling wine (but then Ingo cannot have that).
She also has a blog, maybe it can help you more than me: Anita Vandyke.
The book might still sit in Kingsway SC, near BIG W you find the lille library.
I just wonder. Is Germany behind, advanced or just different.
Either way, reducing waste is always a good idea, right!
As are such ideas like a neatly wrapped book (it was brand new,surprisingly!).
8 comments:
Recycling is all the rage here but I do find some of the advice in these sustainable living books a bit much ... one even suggest dumpster diving for your food.
In India recycling is a way of life :)
Joan, yes we have that, too, recycled food etc...
magiceye, that's good to hear :-)
Some recycling ideas are probably not doable for everyone. I try my best but I suppose we can all just do our best.
I wish all did! I so often see empty pizza-cartons (paper!) in the rubbish or even plastic-recycle back home and wonder... why???
The containers are right in front of every house, too...
I love the story about the lady and the champagne. I should buy one of those half bottles to do that! (because a whole bottle is too much!)
Sounds like a useful book. I do many of those things you mentioned. Lots are common sense these days. But very useful!
Recycling is needed.
Jeanie, let's party (a bit),
and yes, William, too, we all meed to do our bit.
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