I try to make sure I don't end up with more disposable plastic shopping bags than I can use, but I'd rather use them then buy trash can liners if I can. The trash can liners not only cost more, but they have more packaging and are generally made of more plastic, which makes them heavier and more costly - financially and environmentally - to transport.
I also don't like using my reusable bags to carry items like meat. The reusable bags end up with all kinds of mold and bacteria in them (which can make you sick). You can wash them, but then you not only greatly shorten their life span, but you use more water/detergent/energy. ... View related article.
I had the same problem. I starting adding some baking soda to my wash and haven't had any musty smelling washcloths or kitchen cloths since. ... View related article.
I'd switch to paper towels to soak up grease, but to save the towels that already smell you can try adding baking soda (or even better, washing soda if you can find it) to your wash. ... View related article.
I went through six years of painful gall stone attacks, but once my gall bladder and a stone in the duct were removed, I didn't have to change my diet in any way. I don't eat a high fat diet anyway, but even when I do indulge in something high fat I don't have any digestive problems. I think you should talk to your doctor and then see how your own body reacts to different foods. ... View related article.
