I am really conscious about all of the trash in the world’s oceans. It is disgusting how much we throw away. That trash will be floating around our world for thousands of years. And we just keep adding to it. I know I can’t control what other people do but I have decided that my family is going to start doing our part to reduce waste. That means we are using reusable grocery bags and reusable face masks. We also don’t buy paper napkins or paper towels. Instead, we use cloth ones. We shop at farmer’s markets as much as possible so that everything isn’t wrapped in plastic. Additionally, we recently bought a reusable air filter for our HVAC system. I am embarrassed to say that it took me more than a few years to realize that reusable air filters are an option. Before, we used to buy a new filter every few months. The problem with disposable air filters is that they come wrapped in plastic. Not only that but the metal, cardboard, and fabric that makes up disposable filters also add to the waste problem in this planet. The disposable air filter, on the other hand, can be washed again and again and used for over a decade. That makes me very happy. I am sure it makes the earth happy too. It is supper easy to wash the reusable filter too. You just take it out of your HVAC system, wipe it down, then reinsert it. It is hardly any more work than changing a disposable filter. Besides, it saves us a lot of money. Disposable filters cost about $20 each.
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