Despite claims to the contrary, for the sake of the economy, the plague is not over!
This is especially true in areas where vaccination rates are low due to either lack of access or the anti-vaxers. Additionally, because of the variants that have been emerging, some of which are extra contagious, we might be seeing this plague sticking around for quite awhile.
I was inspired by @kathudsonart post on instagram so #dtiysSeriously though let’s not put our heath and the health of others at risk because of basic hygiene (btw I posting this here on tumblr first before my instagram so yay early release)
This is a tough time for many people. At the moment in my country there are 7918 confirmed infections and 314 deaths.
Remember to always make your health a priority.
I want to share with you some less waste tips that may help you these days.
Let’s start with masks - they are not difficult to sew at home (or even make without sewing!) and it is obvious that having a reusable one is better than using lots of disposable ones. After use you can disinfect it with boiling water or just put it into laundry ;) I recommend you having a few face masks.
Hand sanitizer - the world went crazy about it. Try making it yourself, it is easy! Ingredients:
12 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol
5 tablespoons of aloe vera and 3 tablespoons of glycerin which will prevent your skin from drying out and provide extra protection
You can also add some drops of essential oil;)
Most of people started to care about cleaning much more due to the pandemic. Using homemade cleaning products is a goal that I still have not achieved yet. If you feel ready to start using them, go for it, look for the recipes (for example on pinterest) and make your own natural cleaning supplies!
I know that gloves are required to be worn now, but to be honest I do not believe that using disposable gloves will save us and from my point of view we are just making a huge waste with this plastic or rubber accessories. But…
please,wash your hands after touching any questionable surface. It is crucial to keep you and others save.
If you are storing food, remember that using aluminium or metal cans is probably a better choice than choosing plastic or glass due to recycling. Of course you can reuse most of packaging. But again, make yourself comfortable and buy what you need to survive.
Buy fruit and vegetables that stay fresh for a long time as: apples, potatoes and sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, apples, carrots, celery, lemons, beetroots, cabbages, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower. You can also freeze fruits, I often freeze my bananas ;)
Grow your own food and make your own bread, cookies, muesli, pasta etc. ;)
I hope you’re doing great and have everything you need. I wish you good heath! Greetings!
Wearing a face mask takes some getting used to. To get the most benefit, you need to avoid these common mistakes.
Masks in a variety of colors, styles and materials have appeared on the faces of people around us. While it’s good news that many people are doing their part to slow the spread of coronavirus, the bad news is that many people are wearing their masks wrong.
“Wearing a mask takes some getting used to, for sure,” said Dr. Scott Segal, chairman of anesthesiology at Wake Forest Baptist Health. “You are probably wearing it exactly right if it’s a little stuffy.”
One of the biggest mistakes people make is that they fidget with their masks, and pull them under their noses or completely off their faces to rest under their chins. “You should absolutely not be pulling up and putting down your mask while you’re out,” said Shan Soe-Lin, a lecturer at the Yale Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. “If you’re going to go to the trouble of using a mask, leave it on.”
Here are the dos and don’ts of wearing a mask.
And once you’ve figured out the correct position for wearing your mask, follow these tips to stay safe:
Always wash your hands before and after wearing a mask.
Use the ties or loops to put your mask on and pull it off.
Don’t touch the front of the mask when you take it off.
For apartment dwellers, put the mask on and remove it while inside your home. Elevators and stairwells can be high-contamination areas.
Wash and dry your cloth mask daily and keep it in a clean, dry place.
Don’t have a false sense of security.
Masks offer limited protection, and work better when combined with hand washing and social distancing. “It’s not that one excludes the other,” said Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University. “They compound the effects of the other.”
[Comic of Potsie and Susan watching the news. The reporter says, “Experts are reminding the public to wash their hands, avoid physical contact, and to steer clear of large crowds.” Potsie gasps! She swings a blanket around herself with a dramatic flourish then stands on the couch, poised like a superhero, and proclaims, “My time has come!”]
when my gf gives me clothes shes bought or found, and i put them on, and her eyes light up? thats the shit right there, that makes me happy. her being happy makes me happy.
