tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27998068.post6132612890331475111..comments2023-12-16T23:08:55.973-08:00Comments on Life as a Mom: Moving towards Zero Waste !Aparnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829120477564667304noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27998068.post-8747541860350513422012-04-23T20:50:15.963-07:002012-04-23T20:50:15.963-07:00Thanks so much for the encouragement Jayadeep ! it...Thanks so much for the encouragement Jayadeep ! it helps to hear from the veterans who have been doing it for a longer time :). Don't even get me started on weddings, from the amount of plastics used to just the wastage and over-pomp it gets to me too quite a bit.<br /><br />Even to get things organized at a household level one has to go through so many barriers from the help/maids who don't understand why ma'am has suddenly gone crazy and they keep throwing plastics in the bin (this after I've told them I don't expect them to wash out anything for me, I do it myself). But anyway slowly plodding along, I am managing to segregate most dry waste - atleast 90% successful I would say.Aparnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829120477564667304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27998068.post-53996908011534562512012-04-19T09:49:54.333-07:002012-04-19T09:49:54.333-07:00Way to go! Natural next step indeed! We have been ...Way to go! Natural next step indeed! We have been at it for more than 2 years now, but zero waste is an idealistic thing in this modern world. The fact is that we depend too much on unnatural things that doesn't easily follow a natural cycle. Plastics were a bad thing that human beings invented which is going to hasten the demise of this world soon IMO. At least we are thinking about these things, but the rest of the world don't even realize that this is a problem(a huge huge problem here in our town!). I am at my brother's wedding here in Kerala and it was a disaster from waste management perspective. My mother don't let any waste out usually and though the caterer claimed his plate was eco-friendly, it sure was not going to disintegrate for ages. So finally we polluted the air destroyed couple of banana plants by burning the damn thing using some petrol. However, I was pleasantly surprised to see very little plastics at the girls' place which is a bit remote from where we are. While I am not letting my efforts down a bit on this(even at the cost of unsettling some folks), I think these are just drops in the ocean nevertheless! But that is what is in our control - but that may not be enough to save this planet from the downward spiral! But do keep sharing you experiences!Jayadeep(JDP)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13871541935050882722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27998068.post-31611965498269968542012-03-15T08:29:30.303-07:002012-03-15T08:29:30.303-07:00Thanks Poornima :) So nice to know that reading th...Thanks Poornima :) So nice to know that reading the post gives you an idea on how approachable the whole process is, exactly what I was hoping for! :) Most of these organizations seem to collect from all over the city, so I hope you should be able to find someone who comes to your side of town too, or atleast has a collection point close to where you are where you can drop off once a week or so.Aparnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829120477564667304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27998068.post-76226860450375698202012-03-15T08:16:02.253-07:002012-03-15T08:16:02.253-07:00Hey Aparna....really the amount of dry waste that ...Hey Aparna....really the amount of dry waste that goes into our bins is sinful! I admired the fact that you were converting ur wet waste into compost but now this - hats off to you!! I've been wanting to do something with the dry waste too...will see if there is some place close by I can dispose them off or get someone to collect. I'm totally inspired by you :)poornimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434359249417265909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27998068.post-83575838127392061012012-03-15T04:50:29.289-07:002012-03-15T04:50:29.289-07:00AkilsMom, thanks so much for dropping in and for y...AkilsMom, thanks so much for dropping in and for your kind words :). Would be great if the info is useful to someone starting out on this activity just like me!Aparnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829120477564667304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27998068.post-14419519068919042432012-03-15T01:03:41.420-07:002012-03-15T01:03:41.420-07:00Aparna, This comes very handy to one like me who s...Aparna, This comes very handy to one like me who stays in Bangalore. You have taken a great initiative to blog this. Thanks for letting us know!Anithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17396599027046407803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27998068.post-25834754024227654142012-03-14T21:04:25.272-07:002012-03-14T21:04:25.272-07:00You are too sweet :), and thanks so much for the s...You are too sweet :), and thanks so much for the support and encouragement!!<br /><br />Yes the site seems to be oriented a bit towards Bangalore, let me check around with the veterans if they can give hints on getting Gurgaon related info. Will get back to you on FB, most of these resources were discussed on the Second to None and Organic Terrace Gardening groups already, in fact there may be docs with the info saved too, if not will add :).<br /><br />You mentioned the look, but I'm thrilled to hear it again anyway ;) !! And please don't miss that I'm trying to add a Recipes tab, maybe i'll add a Gardening/Green tab too soon ;).Aparnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829120477564667304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27998068.post-76973007883767387522012-03-14T20:30:07.848-07:002012-03-14T20:30:07.848-07:00I checked out the downloadables from SWMRT but the...I checked out the downloadables from SWMRT but the listing are mainly Bangalore (a couple in chennai). Have to check what facilities exist for Gurgaon - would you know about other cities by any chance or some resources which I can check online? It seems to me that with a slight effort one can do a good job of segregating the dry waste. I do give off all the plastic and glass dabbas, newspapers and waste papers to the raddiwala. I'd like to do this myself - so any pointers from you would be appreciated. I'll also do a check online over the weekend.<br />Again, great job! I think you should put up some of these resources on fb. <br />Also wanted to say I like your blog's new look a lot - have I said it before? Clean yet vibrant.Aparnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348419737425889834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27998068.post-23091137225961978782012-03-14T17:42:59.865-07:002012-03-14T17:42:59.865-07:00You are just amazing!!! I have a few questions -- ...You are just amazing!!! I have a few questions -- I'll come back from work today and post a further comment here. With so much work going in, I hope you win that i-pad :)Aparnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348419737425889834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27998068.post-39171255076541541622012-03-14T09:23:43.006-07:002012-03-14T09:23:43.006-07:00Thank you so much dear Uma :) !
Entry for the con...Thank you so much dear Uma :) !<br /><br />Entry for the contest is more for publicity for the topic than really a hope of winning amongst all the entries, though I'm not turning up my nose at an iPad either ;).Aparnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829120477564667304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27998068.post-35022293929025217722012-03-14T09:17:42.042-07:002012-03-14T09:17:42.042-07:00oh how wonderful, Aparna!
I applaud you for taking...oh how wonderful, Aparna!<br />I applaud you for taking so much interest and initiative to bring about the change. You are clearing walking the talk.<br />Loved this post. All the best for the contest! :-)Umahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04717377240212152065noreply@blogger.com