My project thread: http://www.permies.com/t/20399/projects/Maine-Master-Plan
Jessica Gorton wrote:That's so sad, John. I'd be frustrated, living amongst such a culture. And, I suppose, inspired to change it...but it's those kinds of attitudes that drove me from New Jersey
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Here in Maine, the reuse it 'til it falls apart mentality is strong (almost too strong, by the states of some folks' front yards). My transfer station has an awesome free store, and we also have the free section of Uncle Henry's! Plus all the junk shops, auctions, and the whole garage sale culture...
John Polk wrote:That mentality of stopping people from removing items from the 'dump' is not so much about "keeping people from getting things free" or reducing the waste, as it is from protecting the city (or whoever owns the dump) from being sued.
mick mclaughlin wrote:Ya'll are good folks!
Even most greenies forget the re use part of the three r's.
Rsised by people who lived through the repression, salvage just comes natural to me!
John Elliott wrote: News Item about how it is better to throw stuff away instead of give it to the poor.
Joe Braxton wrote:
John Elliott wrote: News Item about how it is better to throw stuff away instead of give it to the poor.
John, do you have another link with more information? I would like to know the whole story. Also, if the story is from Augusta, why does the photo have NYC police in it?![]()
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