Indispensable

[Bob McC]

Really, Bob? Not that one would want to if used, of course, but it is paper, after all.

I like the printed ones, where I can read, mark, learn and outwardly absorb.

You’d be surprised what cannot be recycled contrary to popular opinion.

Coffee cups, books and wrapping paper can’t either.

https://www.thisiseco.co.uk/news_and_blog/5_Things_You_Didnt_Know_You_Cant_Recycle.html

 

[Seeker_UK]

Assuming you don't mean a polystyrene one, a coffee cup can be recycled if the plastic film lining is removed. This is not done widely and which is why you're local council won't accept them. There are specialists who can (https://simplycups.co.uk/collections-coverage/) but by the time a solution comes on line that more recycling plants could use, we'll all be drinking from reusable cups.

 

[Still]

Why plastic recycling is so confusing

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45496884

 

[Mike Reed]

You’d be surprised what cannot be recycled contrary to popular opinion.

Think this depends upon the local authority, as recent media coverage of the shambles which is recycling in this country indicates that each authority has its own idea. Broadlands (here) is, by all accounts, one of the most efficient in the country. ANY kind of (clean, dry) paper/card is accepted.

 

[Seeker_UK]

I remember calling my local council and asking which plastics I could recycle.

After a while, they came back with the answer: '1' and '2' only and apologised it had taken so long to answer (30 mins) because it's not a question they get asked much.

 

[Still]

Bloody hell Seeker! Do you live in the middle of nowhere?
I do and can recycle 1 and 2.

 

[Seeker_UK]

Bloody hell Seeker! Do you live in the middle of nowhere?
I do and can recycle 1 and 2.

East Northamptonshire (remember to set your clocks back 30 years when you enter).

In fairness, we recycle as much as we can and compost a lot of what we can't.

 

[Still]

:=) no worries - it was your bleedin' council I was criticising!

 

[MikeMA]

One always has the cardboard tube...

Absolutely. Indispensable for making pirates binoculars for four year old grandchildren (mine are easily pleased!)

 

[Seeker_UK]

Absolutely. Indispensable for making pirates binoculars for four year old grandchildren (mine are easily pleased!)

Even after you've had to use them? Eugh!

 

[deebster]

Gives them that authentic pirate eyes look

 

[richardg]

Toilet paper should be banned too. Asian arse squirters have been the answer since domestic water supply was invented.

Dirty smelly westerners.

 

[sean99]

Asian arse squirters have been the answer since domestic water supply was invented.

Although I commend you for employing one I doubt that current home office immigration rules would allow for the rest of us to employ one.

 

[Seeker_UK]

Asian arse squirters

Ooh, I think I've seen that film.

 

[MikeMA]

Even after you've had to use them? Eugh!

I've never had to use them that way. How do you manage?

 

[cj66]

. Asian arse squirters have been the answer since domestic water supply was invented.

Aka the bum gun.
Not sure that squirt of ice cold water in the West would be overly welcome
Great in Asia though.

 

[richardg]

Aka the bum gun.
Not sure that squirt of ice cold water in the West would be overly welcome
Great in Asia though.

Well those salmon pink bidets were all the rage in the 70s, so there was interest. Better than the alternative Izal Medicated, I suppose.

 

[deebster]

But didn't those have fixed taps? That's one the ways they always weirded me out.

Without the angle it's just a crap shoot.

 

[martin clark]

... and back to 'indispensable':
1of 1: a decent pocket knife.

 

[Hazelberry]

... and back to 'indispensable':
1of 1: a decent pocket knife.

Got a favourite? Big fan of Victorinox and some Wengers, me. Vic Sportsman on me today.

Also can't be without a keyring torch. Better than fumbling with a phone.