I discovered the tasty papaya. The only time I’ve eaten this fruit was in Mexico, but now it’s in my kitchen.
I also found out that even the seeds are edible.

Today I made a huge pot of vegetable soup using all fresh vegetables. Instead of trimming the leaves off of the celery and carrots, I threw them in the pot.

Since the beginning of this challenge, I have not use plastic garbage bags in the house. I am placing my organics in an old cat litter pail outside. I have noticed that my garbage accumulation has shrunk significantly.
So I have recycling, garbage, and organics is the only extra effort I have gone through.

I am posting a picture of my pride and joy. I have washed and recycled, plastic Ziplock bags for YEARS! I purchased this plastic bag drying rack from an “eco-fair” about 10 years ago before “eco-fairs” were cool! I’ve had to repair it once, but it is served me well.
I am now washing and reusing product Ziplock bags, and in some cases these bags are more heavy duty than the brand named plastic bags. The red bag in the photo is a dog treat bag that I will reuse.

I wonder if anyone sells glue stick refills?

Grateful for stores that don't package their produce - Aldi needs to work on that.

Choosing mugs from the cupboard at church rather than paper.

Visited the Tare Market - 38th St and 28th Ave Mpls. Wonderful shop! They even have donated (and sterilized) containers if you don't have 'just the right' one of your own. Watch peanut butter being made!!