Comments on: Personal Finance Garbage

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:54:53 +0000

Maybelle: I believe parts of Southern California are also trying to go away from plastic bags. I’ve seen some grocery stores offer paper bags instead, but unfortunately they were the “higher end” grocery stores.

Yes I use the plastic bags as trash bags later but I guess that doesn’t really help the environment too much since the plastic bags are already made.

Ann: Yeah writing down the money that is wasted and keeping track is a good way to stop wasting since you will quickly see how much you could have save (made) by not doing so!

By: Ann

Ann — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:38:45 +0000

“Frugal” is a good word choice, in my humble opinion. It doesn’t mean cheap. It means using things up and being thrifty in the process. Of late, I haven’t been as frugal with food as I used to be. I stand in agreement with you. I shall be more frugal! I think I’ll try keeping track of money I’m losing from tossing food so I can get a good picture of the savings!

By: Maybelle

Maybelle — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:18:59 +0000

MoneyNing: I think your word choice of “frugal” is a little strong. But I’m glad you are making an effort to not waste food…while you’re at it you should really recycle everything you can. I know you already recycle bottles…For instance, take a tote to the grocery store for your groceries. In SF they already eliminated plastic bags. However, if you are using the plastic bags and trash bags, then I guess that is okay too. =)

Also, by cooking less, that can help with eating in moderation. Did you mention something about not being too physically active? =)

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:07:28 +0000

Jonathan,

Thanks for the planning leftover suggestion. I bet that would help too since I just take some of the leftovers out and eat some, eating the rest later. I can probably be more diciplined in finishing it if I plan how much I will eat and separate the approriate portions ahead of time.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:13:56 +0000

Good for you for considering your personal food waste and striving to change your ways. I’ve been researching the topic of wasted food for a while and you’re ahead of most Americans, the majority of whom don’t save their leftovers. Yet, keep in mind that leftovers, if refrigerated quickly, should last 5-7 days. Maybe planning a few leftover meals will allow you to finish them. But your idea to cook less food is probably best.