I take reusable bags to the grocery store. I use a water filter on my faucet so as to eliminate the plastic water bottles. Those two things are more for my ease and convenience, though. With my numb hands it's easier to carry those cloth bags that have the handles. It's also easier for me to hold a plastic cup than it is to hold a bottle or glass.

I've got 3 recycle bins that I can put out with the garbage. A separate truck comes to pick that up. I really can't see the benefit with another truck running around but I do put out cardboard boxes for them as they are so big and won't fit in the garbage container. The amount of household recycling I do doesn't add up to much......and certainly not worth a weekly pickup. I guess large families might have alot.

I guess I do what's easiest for me at this point in my life. I try not to waste things. I think I'm doing the most good by not driving a car and polluting the air.