Guest guest Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 For those who are not aware, there's a nationwide organization called Freecycle the purpose of which is to recycle whatever you no longer have any use for. I think this is such a great idea as one man's trash is another man's treasure. I continue to be amazed at the items that are offered absolutely free. Check it out. Happy New Year, everyone....wishing you all things wonderful in 2006! TM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 I try to recycle everything so would have no use for a trash compactor. Dishes I wash by hand and air dry. Supposed to be healthier. Hope it doesn't seem like preaching but if we can save electricity and water, it is very good for our Earth. Also saves money. A dishwasher uses way too much water. If I can add something about the Wok. If it is aluminum I would toss it. There is some question as to whether aluminum cookware is safe. Hard to find it these days unless it has a stainless steel, covering. Think I said I only use cast iron or porcelin covered cookware. I clean the cast iron that I have had for many years, with warm water(never soap) , dry and then wipe with olive oil. Happy New Year from Colorado Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 I would suggest you start your won in your area. Be your owner of the list. The freecycle one has too many rules and can get very complicated. Trust me. I know. Just set up your own and you make your rules. On Behalf Of TendrMoon Saturday, December 31, 2005 7:03 PM Re: Recycle For those who are not aware, there's a nationwide organization called Freecycle the purpose of which is to recycle whatever you no longer have any use for. I think this is such a great idea as one man's trash is another man's treasure. I continue to be amazed at the items that are offered absolutely free. Check it out. Happy New Year, everyone....wishing you all things wonderful in 2006! TM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 I belong to freecycle and it is great! We also have a cheapcycle here that has items for under $100 for sale. Both are great lists, you can obtain things for free or cheap and get rid of the things you no longer want. Colleen - TendrMoon Saturday, December 31, 2005 6:03 PM Re: Recycle For those who are not aware, there's a nationwide organization called Freecycle the purpose of which is to recycle whatever you no longer have any use for. TM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Interesting perspective on washing dishes, Deanna. I have read an opposite view, long ago--which is that the heat of the water in the dishwasher is much hotter than that which comes from the tap, and thus kills many more germs than handwashing dishes does. I to that view, myself, but to each her (or his) own. :>) I do agree about saving electricity, water, whatever else we can, however; in our house we turn off all the lights we are not using and keep them off. (No lights on in the bedroom if we're not in there; no lights in the livingroom, which is the room just opposite this one, the diningroom, unless we're going to be sitting in there; etc.) Since we live in an apartment and have curious cat companions, I haven't yet figured out a way to recycle food peelin's (i.e., putting them as mulch into plant pots, for example) and such, but perhaps something will come to me yet on that subject. I clean my cast-iron skillet with canola or olive oil, and season it every time I've used it, by putting it in the oven on 300 for 30 minutes to an hour. Learned that from Southern folks, kin and friends, and it sure keeps that good surface on the skillet. Bron On 12/31/05, genny_y2k <genny_y2k wrote: > > I try to recycle everything so would have no use for a trash compactor. > Dishes I wash by hand and air dry. Supposed to be healthier. Hope it > doesn't seem like preaching but if we can save electricity and water, > it is very good for our Earth. Also saves money. A dishwasher uses way > too much water. If I can add something about the Wok. If it is aluminum > I would toss it. There is some question as to whether aluminum > cookware is safe. Hard to find it these days unless it has a stainless > steel, covering. Think I said I only use cast iron or porcelin covered > cookware. I clean the cast iron that I have had for many years, with > warm water(never soap) , dry and then wipe with olive oil. > Happy New Year from Colorado > Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.