75 things you can compost but never thought to

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From the Kitchen

Coffee grounds and filters
Tea bags
Used paper napkins
Pizza boxes, ripped into smaller pieces
Paper bags, either ripped or balled up
The crumbs you sweep off of the counters and floors
Plain cooked pasta
Plain cooked rice
Stale bread
Paper towel rolls
Stale saltine crackers
Stale cereal
Used paper plates (as long as they don't have a waxy coating)
Cellophane bags (be sure it's really Cellophane and not just clear plastic—there's a difference.)
Nut shells (except for walnut shells, which can be toxic to plants)
Old herbs and spices
Stale pretzels
Pizza crusts
Cereal boxes (tear them into smaller pieces first)
Wine corks
Moldy cheese
Melted ice cream
Old jelly, jam, or preserves
Stale beer and wine
Paper egg cartons
Toothpicks
Bamboo skewers
Paper cupcake or muffin cups


From the Bathroom

Used facial tissues
Hair from your hairbrush
Toilet paper rolls
Old loofahs
Nail clippings
Urine
100% Cotton cotton balls
Cotton swabs made from 100% cotton and cardboard (not plastic) sticks


Personal Items

It might be a good idea to bury these items in your pile. Just sayin'.

Cardboard tampon applicators
Latex condoms


From the Laundry Room

Dryer lint
Old/stained cotton clothing—rip or cut it into smaller pieces
Old wool clothing—rip or cut it into smaller pieces


From the Office

Bills and other documents you've shredded
Envelopes (minus the plastic window)
Pencil shavings
Sticky notes
Business cards (as long as they're not glossy)
Receipts


Around the House

Contents of your vacuum cleaner bag or canister
Newspapers (shredded or torn into smaller pieces)
Subscription cards from magazines
Leaves trimmed from houseplants
Dead houseplants and their soil
Flowers from floral arrangements
Natural potpourri
Used matches
Ashes from the fireplace, barbecue grill, or outdoor fire pit


Party and Holiday Supplies

Wrapping paper rolls
Paper table cloths
Crepe paper streamers
Latex balloons
Raffia
Excelsior
Jack o' Lanterns
Those hay bales you used as part of your outdoor fall decor
Natural holiday wreaths
Your Christmas tree. Chop it up with some pruners first (or use a wood chipper, if you have one...)
Evergreen garlands


Pet-Related

Fur from the dog or cat brush
Droppings and bedding from your rabbit/gerbil/hamsters, etc.
Newspaper/droppings from the bottom of the bird cage
Feathers
Alfalfa hay or pellets (usually fed to rabbits)
Rawhide dog chews
Fish food
Dry dog or cat food

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for the skeptics out there...

For years there has been debate over the seriousness of global warming. There are many who feel that man-made global warming is hogwash and there is no scientific evidence to support it while others feel that it is a very serious problem that requires immediate attention. Some view Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth” as a wake up call to the climate change crisis while others think it’s a political message with doomsday scare tactics. A recent article from the Wall Street Journal Opinion Column discusses the increased number of people who are skeptical on man made climate change including a number of well know international scientists and politicians many of whom openly doubt the science of human-caused global warming. And in a recent Guardian article, the results of a Pew poll of Americans revealed that only 49% of Americans believe the earth is getting warmer because of human activity.

So while top scientists, government officials and average Joes continue to debate this issue, you may be wondering whether or not it’s worth your time and effort to live greener. Here are five reasons to live greener even if you’re not worried about global warming.

1. Living greener can save you money. Making small changes in your every day life to live greener doesn’t have to cost a lot and over time can save you lots of money. Investing in a few reusable water bottles and coffee mugs can save you tons of money you might otherwise spend on individual servings of bottled water and coffee house coffee. Replacing your light bulbs with more energy-efficient ones and turning off lights and electronics when not in use, uses less electricity and saves money on your electric bill. Fixing water leaks in your home and conserving water saves money on your water bill.

2. If you live greener, you’ll probably be healthier. Eating less meats, processed foods and fast food is not only a greener way to live but it will help you to live a healthier life. Riding your bike or walking to your destination, cuts back on your gas usage and provides you with a great opportunity for exercise.

3. By living greener, you can protect marine life and wild animals. When plastic items are not recycled or disposed of properly they pose a risk of entanglement, suffocation, choking or internal damage to marine animals and wildlife who mistake plastic items as food. By recycling as much as possible and disposing of other items correctly you can reduce this risk to animals and marine life.

4. There is a limited amount of space in landfills. In many areas of the U.S. it is estimated that landfills will begin to run out of space in the next 10 – 20 years and in many places there are environmental laws in place which prohibit the building of new landfills. By following the three R’s (reduce, reuse and recycle) you can reduce the amount of trash you contribute to landfills and help increase the usability of current landfills.

5. Living greener doesn’t mean you have to give up living. By making simple changes in your lifestyle you can live greener without much personal sacrifice. Simply by reducing your waste, recycling, not buying unnecessary items and conserving energy & water you can make a huge impact on the environment and still live your life. You’ll also be setting a great example for others who might also start to live greener.

So even if you don’t think global warming is a serious issue, you can still reap huge benefits from living a greener life. And what’s the harm in that?

The Watchmen - not the movie

So at the office today I watched The complete motion comic, The Watchmen. Imagine an actual graphic novel/comic with limited motion added to the original frames. Only thing that sucked is that the narrator did all the voices even the female, BUT it was like nothing I've ever watched before. The Watchmen the movie was such a time warp and universe warp that it was amazing on its own. I was so fascinated with Doctor Manhattan and his godlike abilities. But this motion comic was something else. It had the same eerie story and the movie mimicked as far as plot goes. The movie actually captured some detail that isn't in the novel thanks to special effects. Anyways, I thought it was intriguing because of the alternate universe it takes place in and it also makes you think about humanity in a different way. Check it out sometime!

growing up

Lately, I've been able to get away with some inappropriate behavior for someone in their late 20s. Being reckless and irresponsible was so early 20s, but its nice to know that I still have the ability to just act like a fool. I get this feeling that as I get older I'm supposed to be behave perfectly. I'm sure there's a combination of reasons as to why I feel like I should handle every situation like an expert at this point in life, but regardless, its hard to shake.

We have so much information and at our fingertips that we pretty much know about everything even if we're experiencing it for the first time. I don't even have to go the doctor, I just webmd.com it and see how serious it is. If I'm working for a client and I know nothing about their industry, I just go to lifehacker.com or google it.

today's theme

If it sounds too good to be true, it might be just what you deserve after all the drama. Enjoy the moment.