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FB.
its about the terrible things we're doing to the planet and the ways we can help to make sure there's still a planet humans can live on.....
it's a moral imperative!
I agree.
But try telling that to the "superpowers" of the world. Even if everyone in the UK was as "green" as possible, it would not have much effect.
In fairness, I (we) try hard not to waste anything (not that I'm a hoarder). But, truly, on the rare occasion when we throw food away because it's "gone off" I spare a thought for people in other nations who would have walked miles for such food.
I grow a lot of my own - and have spent a lot of time perfecting the art of getting good yields of fruit and veg without chemicals. All of my "fertiliser" is actually compost and manure from a local household waste/recycling centre. Plus composting kitchen waste, lawn mowings and tree prunings - and even using urine as a quick fertiliser booster (shock, horror, disgust!).
Non-soapy rinsings from bowls, remains from the bottom of tea/coffee cups and all kinds of liqud waste go into a waste bucket (rather than down the sink) and used on the garden - give moisture and additional nutrients to the garden and veg plot. I also have 1000 litres of rainwater capacity in five water-butts attached to my garage.
I think you'll find that I'm well up there with the best "green" habits. Greener than many self-proclaimed "Greens", I'd bet.
But not that I'm a "tree hugger" by an means. No chance.
My approach is more one of: "Can I make an eco-conscious change to my way of life, with a minimal inconvenience once I've got used to it?"
It's surprising what can be done - if you really want to.
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