New ways to recycle and reuse
When I was very young, shopping was centralized. The Eaton’s catalogues; in colour and filled with dreams. The range of products far exceeded my needs. I learned what the appropriate price point might be, and how to build a dream. Later, when we added the Canadian Tire catalogue, I learned to “ensemble shop”. As in, choosing a complete set of hockey gear, even if there was no possibility of playing in a team environment.
I moved on, and began to frequent real stores with inventory. Still had no money to buy, but my needs were limited. Life was good. And the years passed.
Now, we’re in a new world of online shopping. The paper catalogue has given way to website magic, and my needs can be met, for the large part, by the behemoth: Amazon. Now I’m in a different situation. Where do I find what I might need, in order to shop online.
Oddly, the innovator now attracts my attention. We saw a marvelous bicycle trailer (the Maya) and purchased one directly from the manufacturer. This evening, faced with a need to learn the ins and outs of composting, another product (available online or in a store nearby): the Greenlid. Just taking note.
Actually, my whole approach to home wastes is about to change. I will soon own a personal septic system. I’ll learn to separate the garbage into new categories, and the green garbage bag will be a historical artefact. My next stage will be more eco-friendly, if I follow the rules.
