Not exact matches
I've learned that you don't have to be a frontierswoman or die - hard DIY - er to make use
of the
small food scraps that might otherwise amount to a much larger pile by the end
of the week.
Many veterinarians have noticed that
small breeds
of dogs that eat soft
food and table
scraps eventually develop chronic mouth infections or periodontal disease.
Vets believe that having the same number
of teeth in a
smaller space leads to overcrowding, and the accumulation
of food scraps between the teeth.
In order to share
food with your pets, but not create begging problems, give animals
small amounts
of scraps in their bowls at the end
of the meal, but never feed them from the table or the plates.
Small amounts
of garden waste can also go into a wormery, together with some cooked
food scraps.
Even
small steps to help the planet, like biking instead
of driving to work, unplugging your appliances when they aren't in use, or composting your
food scraps, make a big difference.
Although post-consumer kitchen
food scraps represent only a
small portion
of the overall amount
of food waste, 95 %
of it is currently being sent to landfills, so being able to convert that into a usable resource at home, or at the very least, in your neighborhood, seems to be a step in the right direction.