Goodbye, String Cheese.  It was nice knowing you.  You were a real peel.  (Come on!  It’s a cheesy joke.  Get it???…okay…I’ll stop.)

Hasta la vista, baby

I recently made a pact to avoid (as much as possible) purchasing anything new.  Used, re-purposed, refurbushed, etc.  Well, what about food?  First, food without packaging.  Think fresh produce or bulk bins, which only work if you bring your own container.  For items like yogurt, look for recyclable packaging.

When I made the pact, I had a fridge and pantry full of groceries.  As I prepare my meals day by day and these foods are used up, I examine their packaging.  How does what I was eating before fit in with the new rules?  Well, Triscuits are out.  Although the cardboard box is recyclable, the inner plastic sleeve is not.  I have been suprised to find that alot of plastic food packing is not recyclable.  Including String Cheese wrappers.  I would say that probably half of what was already in my pantry cannot be recycled.  The can of black beans I opened for dinner is recyclable, but the bag the brown rice came in isn’t.

Is not being able to recycle the package worth giving up the product entirely?  I don’t know yet.  I’m still early on in the process.  For some things I won’t even know they’re gone.  For others it could be more difficult.  I am finding some alternatives, though.  For example, Split Creek Farms in Anderson, SC makes delicious goat cheese.  With food like this, I have a feeling I won’t be looking back. 

String what???

Tasty, Local and Recyclable!

Image by Stinkie Pinkie

Freakcycle has a Facebook page and so does the Freecycle Network.  Freakcycle’s got 34 fans and the Freecyle Network has 21,957 fans.  Needless to say, we have a bit of catching up to do.

Are they funnier than us?  Maybe not.   But they are do-gooders and we like that. We are make-fun-of-ers and do they like that?  We dunno, but we like it.  What we do share is a love for recycling and a good laugh from time to time.

Two things you need to do.  Check out their Freecycle Funnies section because well, there’s some silly stuff on there and we picked out three of the standouts to share and while you’re on there, fan us up on Facebook because we need some help bringing our numbers up. We’re taking you on, big ol’ Freecycle Network with your 21,957 fans…watch your back!

• WANTED: MEAN Baby Sitter–I am looking for a MEAN Baby Sitter–For Ungrateful 16y/o (boy), 8y/o (boy) and 5y/o (girl)… See More–Needed Mondays in my home from 3pm to 6pm.–Please Email Fed Up MOM ASAP for more information.–This Is Not a Joke…I’ll Pay for your time.–Fed Up Mom Sharon- posted by Paula who said the post was later removed.- on Freecycle Funnies

• Available for immediate pick up. One king size New Years Eve hangover in like new condition – tender, shiny and brite. Works great with lots of life left in it! This is very large and heavy, you will need 2-3 people and a full size pick up truck or large SUV to move it. I will not be able to help you due to a recent Tequila injury. Please state day and time in your reply as preference will be given to the earliest pick up. Please come to the side door and knock quietly. Previous no shows need not reply!  Happy New Year! posted by Gail C. on Freecycle Funnnies- Facebook

• OFFER: Attitude–My 14 year old has an attitude that I would love to get rid of. If you want it, I will bag it, box it and be happy to get rid of it. Also comes with eye rolling, door slamming, stomping and an almost new extra set that my 12 year old needs to get rid of. Thank you.- posted by Crystal on Freecyle Funnies——–Moderators Note: I know this isn’t a legit Freecycle Post, but it was so cute I thought you might get a good chuckle from it…if you like this offer, I have an 11 yr old one to go with these two, lol.