tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9085551934029949658.post9180898425557490603..comments2019-12-28T13:13:42.414+00:00Comments on Zero Waist: Day 3just Gaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17410006899511613020noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9085551934029949658.post-37490717967386244382008-09-13T00:30:00.000+01:002008-09-13T00:30:00.000+01:00Hello Sarah & Jen and thanks for your comments...Hello Sarah & Jen and thanks for your comments.<BR/><BR/>I've browsed your Ethics Trading site Sarah and was particularly interested in what you have to say about soap nuts. I bought some a few months ago but only used them once or twice. I must dig them out again.<BR/><BR/>Wow Jen! In comparison to your commitment to buy no material goods for a year my humble pledge to eliminate waste for just one week pales into insignificance. I'll be popping back to see how you get on.just Gaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17410006899511613020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9085551934029949658.post-88913166402733478932008-09-12T20:25:00.000+01:002008-09-12T20:25:00.000+01:00Don't give up on mooncup and other alternatives! ...Don't give up on mooncup and other alternatives! Cloth is great, but not for all occasions (like swimming), and it's a bit of a pain to wash out. I have been using the diva cup, and it is surprisingly convenient. If you're not sure about it, try switching from regular tampons to applicator-free tampons like OB first. When you're comfortable with that, you can go for the reusable options.<BR/><BR/>Glad to hear your joining the garblog scene. Keep it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9085551934029949658.post-57180562455723810862008-09-12T13:36:00.000+01:002008-09-12T13:36:00.000+01:00I just can't get my head round a mooncup, but then...I just can't get my head round a mooncup, but then I never got on with tampons either. I use home made cloth pads now and they're great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9085551934029949658.post-42887534766530177012008-09-11T15:45:00.000+01:002008-09-11T15:45:00.000+01:00Thanks all three of you. I think you're right abo...Thanks all three of you. I think you're right about contacting the manufacturers. If pester power works for children on their parents it should (in theory) be equally effective for customers on their suppliers.just Gaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17410006899511613020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9085551934029949658.post-57101579496151763482008-09-11T12:17:00.000+01:002008-09-11T12:17:00.000+01:00Wahee - day three and you have a journalist at you...Wahee - day three and you have a journalist at your door - go you!<BR/><BR/>The ethical dilemmas are very real to all zero wasters, but you need to be true to yourself most of all. We all struggle with it though :)<BR/><BR/>Mrs g xrae-annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07166852642128654920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9085551934029949658.post-45083538935421991562008-09-11T11:21:00.000+01:002008-09-11T11:21:00.000+01:00Ethical dilemmas are something I was writing about...Ethical dilemmas are something I was writing about yesterday, when outlining my shopping chapter. It is so hard. Best advice is that do the research now and try and balance your morals during the week itself, but also get in touch with the manufacturer to tell them about the issue and find out if they've got plans.<BR/><BR/>I know what you mean about the sanitary products thing. I had the same feeling. And even though I could not even bear the thought of the mooncup, I must say that I have been very pleased with the lollipop washable pads. They are pretty, feminine, easy to wash and without going into too much detail, my self-conciousness is easier to manage in a household full of males than having disposables lurking in the bin. The best bit is though 8 months ago, I would never have thought I'd be writing a review like that. LOL.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the press and keep enjoying the challenge.Almost Mrs Averagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566374419318255177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9085551934029949658.post-57153060817767009382008-09-11T10:25:00.000+01:002008-09-11T10:25:00.000+01:00I found the same dilema over sugar which should I ...I found the same dilema over sugar which should I buy the fairtrade in the plastic non-recyclable or ordinary in paper bags.<BR/><BR/>Although Sainsburys now do the fairtrade white granualted in paper bags, and I am told by the Careline that the other varieties will be fololowing suit.Maisiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18103690262458777005noreply@blogger.com