Whilst doing my Menu planning I have started to lower my waste...which I am really pleased about.

Some concerns I have are:

When I went to my recycle bin today I saw the following items...

Cheesetos Paper boxes.....3.....my dad

KFC wrappers and clean serviettes....grrrr.....son

box drink packets.....dad

cereal boxes....family

UHL milk boxes.....family

Cake mix box....dad

Now this is a really good result considering all the paper waste we used to have.

I am now considering how I can talk to my dad regarding lowering his waste.....Cheetos, box drinks, UHL milk

Cheetos...could go to the no name version in plastic bag.

Box drinks I could replace with pure water

UHL milk not sure any suggestions.

Cake mix I think I am just going to have to tough up and say something nicely.

I am extremely grateful for what he purchases but...I don't like all this ecco waste/cost....and also I could do from scratch and cheaper.

Please share any stories on how you have made the switch? How did you broach this subject to family?

Thanks in Advance for you input.