I think the next big life change that I am going to make with regard to reducing plastic consumption is to start baking. The catalyst for this decision was opening a guilty pleasure called Pavesini. I was guilty because it came in a plastic wrapper. I was eight times as guilty when I opened it 
These biscuits are what many people would call ‘lady fingers’. Tiramisu purists often claim that this particular brand is an essential ingredient. I can give up on tiramisu if it will save on plastic consumption. If there is anyone out there who can’t, try substituting with some home baked lady fingers.
Individually wrapped wieners are pretty easily avoided when you are cooking for a family. Buying unpackaged sausages from a butcher is a great plasticless option. Baking regularly for kids lunches can reduce plastic use and it might be a comfort to the kids as well. I still remember my mom’s peanut butter cookies and banana bread fondly. The Wagon Wheels, not so much.
October 15th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Hi there. I am updating my blogroll and listing plastic-free bloggers geographically, since it occurs to me that what is available in some areas might not be in others. I don’t see a profile for you. Would you be willing to tell me where you are located?
Thanks,
Beth
October 15th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Hi! Hurray for you! I am also trying to reduce my plastic usage as low as possible. And as soon as I get moved next month (into a 700 sq ft house instead of a 2200 sq ft one!) I am going to go as green as I can….I’ll need LOTS of tips!
October 21st, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Hi Beth and Rita, I moved to a smaller living space in Tunisia. With regard to PLASTIC, this country has some interesting challenges and also some interesting opportunities.