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Anton's avatar

This is one of the most honest and helpful pieces I’ve read on recycling and its illusions. You cut through the greenwashed narratives with clarity and heart—especially the historical breakdown post-WWII. That context changes the whole conversation. It’s sobering to realize that recycling was marketed more as a PR bandage than a real solution.

I also appreciated the shift you made from despair to action. Composting isn’t glamorous, but it is powerful—and your breakdown of the five methods makes it actually feel doable. (I didn’t know trench composting could be that effective with so little gear.)

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Mary Sirgo's avatar

Thank you Anton, it was cathartic to write this.

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Rada's avatar

Love how a quick trip for the paper sparked this eye-opener! Crazy to see our throwaway habits tied to post-WWII spending. The recycling trick by corporations is maddening. That final twist—who’s capable of fixing this?—really got me thinking. And great tips for me as I am just learning about composting. Awesome read!

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Mary Sirgo's avatar

Isn’t funny how casually these bug messages come into our lives? Thank you for taking the time to read and comment Rada, I really enjoyed writing this one. 🌸💕

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Celeste Vi's avatar

This was such a great article, Mary! So well written and I love the layout. I just set up my garden bed and am slowly filling it with plants and seeds. My husband brought home a large container for vermicomposting and I’m also interested in starting a hot compost too. Definitely saving this one for later.

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Mary Sirgo's avatar

Thank you, Celeste! It sounds like you’re making good progress in the garden! I’m excited to see your updates as it takes shape. 💕🌸

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Sammy's avatar

The timing of this is so perfect for me. I’m been researching a good composting method for my garden and this helps so much!

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Mary Sirgo's avatar

☀️🌸Alignment🌸☀️ thank you for reading💕

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