Kitchen Trash

I actually don't use a trash can in the kitchen because I don't like the idea of carrot and potato peels rotting in my kitchen for too long. I simply hang a loose grocery bag on the corner of my drawers and throw it out daily. It's also much cleaner when I throw in liquids because I don't have to clean a trash can with liquid stains that set in. So I can comfortably throw out junk that collects in my sink catcher. But keep in mind that a lot of trash bags get used up. Some people may find it wasteful, but I find it worthwhile for my needs. What I do is grab a bunch of grocery bags (inches full of them) at the grocery stores and replace them as needed.

I'm aware that it isn't environmentally-conscious. So, if that's a concern, another alternative is in order. I've tried using odor absorbers without success. And every time I throw out more trash, I've found myself feeling unbearably nauseous. It was unfortunate that I bought a sleek, tall trash can. It generously holds trash, but the smell is too much for me to handle. So what's the point of disposing large plastic trash bags rapidly when they've been barely used? I want to make a difference and do what I can to make the environment cleaner, but I use plastic trash bags. I don't use paper bags. I'm ashamed to admit that I'm unwilling to use paper bags and clean up after wipes and messes up to three times a day. It's too time consuming. So then it'll probably sit there and stink up the place.

My method is far from full-proof, but it works for me. For people who want to keep trash out as much as possible and develop good habits, this works very well. The trash is taunting you until you clean it up. It also makes taking it out much easier.