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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]And stop with the plastic tablecloths! Used once and tossed.[/quote] oooh I love a plastic tablecloth when I do art activities with the kids. I just had friends over for cookie decorating ( yes they ate the cookies) and after we were done we just balled up the tablecloth and threw it away. I guess it’s a waste of plastic but I’m alright with it 2-4 times a year. [/quote]

It’s fine. I had a book by the union of concerned sciences and it says that too often people focus on the wrong measures, as evidenced by this thread. Christmas decorations? My ornaments are nearly 50 years old. My nutcracker is 28. They bring me immense joy. The book says not to worry about using paper/plastic for an occasional picnic or gathering. Eating little to no meat, driving efficient cars, and reducing flying have a much greater impact. You should also vote in politicians who prioritize the environment and support environmental organizations that are educating, improving, and lobbying.

I definitely think people should be mindful about reducing consumption, but you don’t need to be sanctimonious about it. It will work against the cause. [/quote]

You mean those plastic tablecloths that are intended to be thrown away? I have some plastic tablecloths (like what they used to call oilcloth but probably not made the same) I've gotten from thrift stores. I use them under my tablecloth as a cheap table protector (have never got to the point of buying pads like my in laws had), I use them for messy stuff, sometimes I cut them into pieces for small protectors. Wipe them off and they're fine. They're stored in the pantry if not using. [/quote]

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