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As an aside -- don't let "bad" vegetables go completely to waste. Compost them and grow new ones (if you have the space)!

giantrobot 6y ago
Not everyone has space/resources to do either of those things.
0xffff2 6y ago
Sure, let me just set up a composting and hydroponics operation in my 400 sq. ft. apartment...
- korethr 6y ago
  I'm not sure the snark is warranted. If you're truly living in 400 sq ft apartment, you're probably already used to thinking of your space utilization in a manner akin to 3-dimensional tetris. If that's the case, I'm sure you can find space for a small vermicomposting bin and one of those vertical planters. Even better if you have a small balcony or patio that gets some sunlight. When I was living in an apartment, more than one unit in my building would set up a small garden on the patio using various planters to host tomatoes, peppers, herbs, etc. No, that won't replace your need to go to the grocery store for fruits and veggies, but it will compliment it.
  - 0xffff2 6y ago
    My lease specifically forbids putting any plants outdoors (I don't have a patio to put them on, so they would be taking up space in shared walkways). And yes, space is limited, which is exactly why unless I want to start throwing away furniture I can't in fact find the space inside. There was no "snark" intended. My response is just as serious and practical as "Compose [sic] them and grow new ones!".
    - korethr 6y ago
      Fair enough. It came across as snark to me on my first read. And if you're under tight restrictions on what you can or can't do in your apartment (been there, done that, don't envy you), and have already reached a high level of 3-d tetris in your current layout, then yes, composting food scraps and using the compost to grow herbs or vegetables is going to be impractical.
    - cdubzzz 6y ago
      I fixed my comment to account for space (and to correct the typo -- thanks!). If your response was truly "serious and practical", GP has provided some excellent advice for you. Sad about the lease ): Nothing wrong with snark, though! I upvoted your initial comment.
Tagbert 6y ago
In the Seattle area, there is a municipal composting program. We have weekly pickup of trash, recycling, and compost.

giantrobot 6y ago

Not everyone has space/resources to do either of those things.

0xffff2 6y ago

Sure, let me just set up a composting and hydroponics operation in my 400 sq. ft. apartment...

korethr 6y ago
I'm not sure the snark is warranted. If you're truly living in 400 sq ft apartment, you're probably already used to thinking of your space utilization in a manner akin to 3-dimensional tetris. If that's the case, I'm sure you can find space for a small vermicomposting bin and one of those vertical planters. Even better if you have a small balcony or patio that gets some sunlight. When I was living in an apartment, more than one unit in my building would set up a small garden on the patio using various planters to host tomatoes, peppers, herbs, etc. No, that won't replace your need to go to the grocery store for fruits and veggies, but it will compliment it.
- 0xffff2 6y ago
  My lease specifically forbids putting any plants outdoors (I don't have a patio to put them on, so they would be taking up space in shared walkways). And yes, space is limited, which is exactly why unless I want to start throwing away furniture I can't in fact find the space inside. There was no "snark" intended. My response is just as serious and practical as "Compose [sic] them and grow new ones!".
  - korethr 6y ago
    Fair enough. It came across as snark to me on my first read. And if you're under tight restrictions on what you can or can't do in your apartment (been there, done that, don't envy you), and have already reached a high level of 3-d tetris in your current layout, then yes, composting food scraps and using the compost to grow herbs or vegetables is going to be impractical.
  - cdubzzz 6y ago
    I fixed my comment to account for space (and to correct the typo -- thanks!). If your response was truly "serious and practical", GP has provided some excellent advice for you. Sad about the lease ): Nothing wrong with snark, though! I upvoted your initial comment.

Tagbert 6y ago

In the Seattle area, there is a municipal composting program. We have weekly pickup of trash, recycling, and compost.