How much to live on

MarzipanCrumble

Primark have a clothes/textiles recycling bin.  Does not matter the state or the make.  Hope they are responsible in what they do with the contents........

Wales is renowned for its recycling rates - one up for the labour gov here.  2nd in the world......
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c511344v959o

Wales' overall recycling rate for 2022-23 was 65.7%, exceeding the target of 64%. The household recycling rate reached 64.3%, while the non-household recycling rate increased to 76%. Wales is also recognized globally, ranking second in the world for recycling rates. 

helensbiggestfan

Didn't know that about Wales. Excellent.  

MarzipanCrumble

Personally I love self checkout - I really only half understand why shoppers resist it.  Check the prices as you shop, pack as you want with no clucking about the time you are taking from the queue, loyalty card discounts automatically applied - what is not to like?

Don't want to go back to old fashioned way of doing things, tbh.  Chat boxes have their place, as does 'X' when dealing with companies.  AI will change our world yet again - exciting times!  Love it!

I play Bridge - the internet has absolutely opened up that world so that if you have mobility problems you can still play 24/7 and chat.  Clubs have their own 'closed' internet games, so you can play online against club members.

Love, love, love the internet - I remember being sooooooooo bored when a child.  But I did watch a lot of Sunday afternoon films on TV....

Alnat1

I think there would be a growth in members in our litter picking group if we could deposit all the cans and glass/plastic bottles into a machine and get cash/vouchers back. They are actually the bulk of our pickings.

Then again, I suspect there'd be a lot less of the said items being thrown on the ground if they had a value.

helensbiggestfan

tooldle said:

helensbiggestfan said:

  Textiles are now pretty much worthless, which is why they are such a problem, because so much fabric is synthetic and non biodegrable.  Fast fashion has a lot to answer for.  

I think some people are looking at ways to recycle textiles into insulation materials but not much progress so far.  Charity shops get paid around 40p a kilo for clothing they can't sell. But so often it just ends up being shipped to developing countries where it is supposed to be sorted and recycled but ultimately it often just gets dumped, polluting soil and water courses.  It's a growing problem with serious consequences.  

There exist now a number of clothing companies whose USP is their clothing is made from recycled materials. Some focus mainly on Nylon from a range of sources and others, offer a wider range of fabrics including cotton from used clothing. 

Yes there are improvements. People power!!  😂.  Apparently Gen Z are really into thrifting, recycling etc. it's all good news.  

A perfect summer day here. 🌞😎.  A real good to be alive kind of day. Even my finances are improving.  🤪

helensbiggestfan

Alnat1 said:

I think there would be a growth in members in our litter picking group if we could deposit all the cans and glass/plastic bottles into a machine and get cash/vouchers back. They are actually the bulk of our pickings.

Then again, I suspect there'd be a lot less of the said items being thrown on the ground if they had a value.

I think you're bang on.  People always respond to a financial incentive.  

helensbiggestfan

Marzipan.  

I know I joke about being a dinosaur but actually I do appreciate modern technology. I am old enough to remember life without it......boring Sundays included.  I wouldn't want to go back to freezing cold houses, no gadgets or gizmos to lighten the load. 

I appreciate my creature comforts.  😁   

And yes, I agree,  we do have to move with the times and embrace change.  I'm sure AI will be revolutionary. Like all new inventions and technologies it will be a double edged sword with both winners and losers but I'm sure it will be exciting.  

Right off to do soak up some sun.  

tooldle

helensbiggestfan said:

tooldle said:

helensbiggestfan said:

  Textiles are now pretty much worthless, which is why they are such a problem, because so much fabric is synthetic and non biodegrable.  Fast fashion has a lot to answer for.  

I think some people are looking at ways to recycle textiles into insulation materials but not much progress so far.  Charity shops get paid around 40p a kilo for clothing they can't sell. But so often it just ends up being shipped to developing countries where it is supposed to be sorted and recycled but ultimately it often just gets dumped, polluting soil and water courses.  It's a growing problem with serious consequences.  

There exist now a number of clothing companies whose USP is their clothing is made from recycled materials. Some focus mainly on Nylon from a range of sources and others, offer a wider range of fabrics including cotton from used clothing. 

Yes there are improvements. People power!!  😂.  Apparently Gen Z are really into thrifting, recycling etc. it's all good news.  

A perfect summer day here. 🌞😎.  A real good to be alive kind of day. Even my finances are improving.  🤪

I should also have said, it is now possible to purchase fully recycled sowing thread (Coates is the manufacturer). 

luvchocolate

Ordinary_Yet_Unique said:

I prefer checking out my own groceries. I especially like smartshop where you can scan and pack without having to unload the trolley and then pack it all into bags again! So much easier and no queues.

I've just started using this and it's so much easier. 
My Sainsburys is a 10 min walk so I use a shopping trolley...brilliant