Now that I’m in the new place, there’s a new set of challenges. I no longer have to purchase the city’s blue trash bags — everything’s tossed right into the building’s Dumpster and is taken away by Carey Rubbish Removal. But there’s no recycling. I have a call in to the landlord to change the policy, but in the meantime, I’ll admit a sinful transgression: I’ve been throwing paper and glass in the trash!
With the exception of that major hurdle, I think I’ve gained some sustainability points overall. My smaller home uses less energy, requires more resourcefulness, and reminds me that I don’t need so much stuff — except boatloads of catnip, of course, to ease the transition.
Deirdre Fulton can be reached atdfulton@phx.com.
