tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5847491402442204726.post4259412994450667651..comments2023-09-05T21:33:40.537+08:00Comments on Barb'sBackyard: Plastic Bottles Or Cans.Barb.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11383714327462070532noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5847491402442204726.post-837227065190268612013-08-02T07:11:36.353+08:002013-08-02T07:11:36.353+08:00I too would like him to not drink Coke but that is...I too would like him to not drink Coke but that is not going to happen any time soon and I think I will get more use from the empty bottles than the cans. I would prefer he drank more cordial because it is homemade and cheaper even when bought...<br />I will use some of these bottles this week to protect some seeds that I need to get planted.<br />Thanks for all your comments.<br /><br />Barb.Barb.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11383714327462070532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5847491402442204726.post-43623047945149587502013-07-25T19:39:24.393+08:002013-07-25T19:39:24.393+08:00We are lucky in SA that we can recycle our cans, b...We are lucky in SA that we can recycle our cans, bottles, cartons etc for 10c each. Good little money spinner if you need some extra cash...we fill two wool bale bags and take them in and usually yields us $130 -$150 dollars. Probably cash them in once or twice a year. We collect them in our travels, plenty of people still discard them. Where we go for our walk there is always plenty to pick up after a weekend :)<br /><br />I have to agree with the others about consuming sugary drinks, I don't buy have them so cant recommend either can or bottle. Sheree's advise is pretty good for reusing the plastic bottles. Coke can eventually make one very sick, and so can coke zero (has aspartame in it) and comes with it's own set of problems. My SIL had thyroid problems and she consumed loads of coke zero!<br /><br />Hope you find a answer that suits you best :)<br /><br />xTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5847491402442204726.post-60688047113267400272013-07-24T20:31:21.014+08:002013-07-24T20:31:21.014+08:00well at least you can reuse some of the plastic bo...well at least you can reuse some of the plastic bottles ...you can cut of the tops and grows herbs and start seedlings...put the top back on and have little mini terrariums...<br />you can fill them with water for keeping food cold in esky's ...what can you do with the cans not as much...Sherriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01413758774374975978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5847491402442204726.post-24318084963425044242013-07-24T20:27:59.268+08:002013-07-24T20:27:59.268+08:00that's a tough one both aren't that good ....that's a tough one both aren't that good ...cans you gets extra aluminum in your diet which isn't good for your health, plastic also leach into our foods...coke isn't good for his or any ones health...if he drinks it from cans does he drink less...all in all 50..50...even drinking lemon cordial isn't good for your teeth with all the citric acid...i've been very helpful haven't I ...lol...Sherriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01413758774374975978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5847491402442204726.post-62026915272815272802013-07-24T16:09:19.442+08:002013-07-24T16:09:19.442+08:00It'll be good if you can get your hubby off co...It'll be good if you can get your hubby off coke. It is well documented that a tooth, or a piece of flesh, left in a glass of coke overnight, will start to decay the tooth or rot the flesh. Ikmagine whatlong comsumption of coke is doing to his internal organs...<br /><br />Nice re-use of the bottles though. I also use our empty 2lt milk bottles as cloches to protect my seedlings from frost / snails / field mice in spring.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5847491402442204726.post-29268338726486596922013-07-24T10:03:32.573+08:002013-07-24T10:03:32.573+08:00That IS ironic. I drink cans because the bottles g...That IS ironic. I drink cans because the bottles go flat. Plus, I can grab a can, put it in my lunchbox cooler, throw in blue ice, and drink it later rather than buy a coke. <br /><br />I am not entirely comfortable storing anything in Coke plastic bottles. I freeze things like that in Ball canning/freezing jars. I don't drink cordials, but I do drink lemonade, make lemon curd. And, I do use lemon in cooking. So, I am very much envious of your lemon tree, envious is a good way. <br /><br />The cans are definitely more expensive, and often I only drink part of a can. I suppose I waste money, but I do consume less by wasting portion of the can. That makes no sense and is ridiculous. But, that's what I do. You are doing so much better. Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5847491402442204726.post-22175096368360788122013-07-24T09:32:22.198+08:002013-07-24T09:32:22.198+08:00I drink a lot of coke zero myself, and I usually b...I drink a lot of coke zero myself, and I usually buy cans if I buy anything as they don't go flat like the bottles do. However, 99% of the time now I use my sodastream to make coke zero. The taste isn't quite the same, but if you drink it for a couple of days, you get used to it, and it tastes fine. Saves on plastic bottles and cans, and you can just make it as you need it. You can get smaller 600 ml bottles too for taking in the car etc. I don't think it saves a lot of money, as by the time you buy the carbonating gas and the syrup, the cost isn't that much cheaper, but much better for the planet...Debra Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12928630615929764333noreply@blogger.com