Comments on: 2009 Resolutions to Build a Better Community

By: Progress Report on New Year's Resolutions | Arch City Homes

Progress Report on New Year's Resolutions | Arch City Homes — Sun, 02 May 2010 02:07:49 +0000

[...] This year I decided to use the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions as catalyst for becoming a better world citizen. I wrote a post pointing out a few personal changes I made in 2008 and my resolutions for 2009. [...]

By: Karen Goodman

Karen Goodman — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:32:13 +0000

Gregg – You make some really great points about the plastic vs paper vs producing cloth bags. Still, since my re-usable bags have already been made and purchased, my best choice is to use them as much as possible.

It’s also good to know that local farmers sell most of their produce to the big grocery store chains. I find that even with appropriate labeling, the local grown produce gets lost in the sea of produce. At the farmer’s markets, I can easily find the seasonal and local grown products. But, I do feel better now that I know Schnucks caries local produce since that’s where I do most of my shopping.

Looking forward to getting to know you at the St. Louis Blogger’s Guild.

By: Gregg

Gregg — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:10:04 +0000

It’s funny, but even if you WANT to do the “right” thing, it’s hard to tell what that is! Those plastic grocery bags were the original environmentalist grocery backs…because of “saving the trees.” They are also made largely of recycled materials and can be recycled. The funny thing is that the paper bags are too. Most likely, using your own cloth bags IS the best thing, depending on the material. There’s impact there, too, though.

Also, as a note, the Dierbergs and Schnucks stores are also local stores and buy produce locally when it is possible. My brother once operated a farm near St. Louis (20 min. away) and they were his best customer.

You have some great resolutions, too! Doing your first has always been a positive for me, and I love going to all the non-chain restaurants. Did it today, as a matter of fact.

BTW, it’s nice to see you are joining the Blogger’s Guild. I’ll see you there, no doubt.

Gregg’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday – Looking Forward to 2009