Alice McMechen

I try very hard to find ways to avoid putting materials into the landfill.  I recycle everything I can locally and try to find other sources of recycling.  For example, I will be taking a bag of fabric to a friend whose municipality recyclies fabric.  I rinse out empty glass jars to reuse for leftover food and to store grains, raisins, etc.  I donate books I know longer want or need to libraries and book sales.  I participate in my community's Too Good To Toss annual event.  A few examples.

Narrow country roads that do not make allowances for pedestrians, other than slower speed limits which are not always observed by motorists.  So, enforcement of speed limits might help as might wider shoulders.  I have enjoyed taking in the local scenery at a slower pace.  I have enjoyed the friendly greeting - hand wave = of many passing motorists and the concern of some for my safety - slowing down or giving me a wide berth; even stopping to let a vehicle coming in the opposite direction pass.

I care because Earth is on a catastrophic path to no longer supporting the beautiful eco-system of all living beings and my grandchildren are going to have to deal with these consequences on-going throughout their lifetimes.  

Enables better decisons on decreasing food waste.