I'd like to think that I am more environmentally conscious now than 10 years ago. There are more opportunities to "go green" beyond recycling nowadays: Reuse- check. Reduce - check. Decreasing fossil fuel dependency- well, this is an ongoing contentious subject as we continue to hang on to 2 vehicles: the
Jetta TDI's fuel efficiency is canceled by the mini van. Energy conservation-we replaced 95% 0f the incandescent with fluorescent bulbs & all our appliances are tagged with
Energy Star. Supporting organic, sustainable and/or locally grown foods- the Farmer's market is open all year round but I also plan to check out any
CSA in this region.
What does a pair of ankle socks have to do with this? Well, I just demonstrated how some leftover yarn can make another pair. (Note the 2 kinds of yarn- color print + beige yarn used for the toes.) All the bits of yarn (not enough to make anything) that remain I save in a plastic mesh bag (the ones onions come in) ,with my dryer lint, bits of quilting thread, you get the idea. I leave this outside where the birds can use them for their nests.
A bit much, you think? I think our world needs and deserves every thoughtful gesture on our part.
What does a pair of ankle socks have to do with this? Well, I just demonstrated how some leftover yarn can make another pair. (Note the 2 kinds of yarn- color print + beige yarn used for the toes.) All the bits of yarn (not enough to make anything) that remain I save in a plastic mesh bag (the ones onions come in) ,with my dryer lint, bits of quilting thread, you get the idea. I leave this outside where the birds can use them for their nests.
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