tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post2003247382752851160..comments2023-06-10T10:25:57.118+03:00Comments on Blue Abaya: 10 Ways To Stop The MadnessLaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09517032571160920075noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-45876967499648655882013-06-06T08:05:58.011+03:002013-06-06T08:05:58.011+03:00Hi love the article. i found LuLu's great when...Hi love the article. i found LuLu's great when it comes to bag packing never one or two items in a bag :) and they also separate it all the way i like, cleaning things and toiletries all in the same bags away from food (i have had things leak in the past), bottle's and heavy things in the same bags so they don't crush veg or eggs and so on (i'd like to point out at this point i&#Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860624944641209221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-60141447395485450932013-05-03T14:21:21.793+03:002013-05-03T14:21:21.793+03:00This is really informative post regarding cards id...This is really informative post regarding <a href="http://www.plasticcardmonster.com/" rel="nofollow">cards</a> idea, keep it up..!!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08930733232939711028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-9239553399948485202012-08-31T14:41:23.653+03:002012-08-31T14:41:23.653+03:00wow. these tips are very helpful. i wish many are ...wow. these tips are very helpful. i wish many are inspired to use methods o reduce carbon foot print.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.green-processing.com/bin-repair-exchange/" rel="nofollow">Recycling Plastic Containers</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207908020496744478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-68483376476441159452012-08-02T12:11:22.863+03:002012-08-02T12:11:22.863+03:00This needs to be translated into Arabic and publis...This needs to be translated into Arabic and published EVERYWHERE!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16271614563886950961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-53699181707588852882012-06-08T07:53:39.282+03:002012-06-08T07:53:39.282+03:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Muhammad Atifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328838298965351698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-17541577779967281102012-05-28T01:16:49.836+03:002012-05-28T01:16:49.836+03:00Chris-why thank I'm happy to hear that! I hope...Chris-why thank I'm happy to hear that! I hope more locals and expats in Saudi take this as a real concern and we can start seeing less trash everywhere and living a more sustainable life..Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517032571160920075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-21029635513357617342012-05-27T12:23:54.901+03:002012-05-27T12:23:54.901+03:00One more thing: If you explain your concern/reques...One more thing: If you explain your concern/request to the worker, it might sound incredibly strange to them and, it being Saudi Arabia, they might even negotiate with you. But if you end your sentence with, "No problem?" suddenly the narrative switches and they say, "Of course. No problem."Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08078748310555609385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-66084674644230645782012-05-27T12:10:25.920+03:002012-05-27T12:10:25.920+03:00One of the best posts I have read about the enviro...One of the best posts I have read about the environment here in Saudi. Definite kudos regarding the air con. It's not as hot here as people say and we can all afford to use the air con a LOT less. I hadn't thought about the dry cleaning one and I will certainly use it in the future. With regards to the plastic bags, you have to consider that not using plastic bags and instead using Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08078748310555609385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-87639526436867847922012-04-14T08:48:55.785+03:002012-04-14T08:48:55.785+03:00I think it is only until someone cares about somet...I think it is only until someone cares about something enough to notice it, do they actually do something about it.acne home remedies that workhttp://bestwaytoclearacne.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-79539819811589009482012-02-07T01:06:08.221+03:002012-02-07T01:06:08.221+03:00Dogsondrugs-I understand the reasoning behind that...Dogsondrugs-I understand the reasoning behind that BUT the stuff is packed so that it won't leak..If anything leaks it's gonna be your milk or yogurt rather than the detergents..<br />Never in my lifetime did any of those items leak and I almost always use only one or two bags only ;pLaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517032571160920075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-55409754189438787812012-02-03T10:08:46.198+03:002012-02-03T10:08:46.198+03:00This is one of the great sites I've come acros...This is one of the great sites I've come across.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.green-processing.com/bin-repair-exchange/" rel="nofollow">Recycling Plastic Containers</a>ontario solar mountshttp://www.polarracking.com/h/productsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-86813041857392673202012-02-03T02:57:03.942+03:002012-02-03T02:57:03.942+03:00I Agree,This is madness!!I Agree,This is madness!!Dentographerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08435507833547145633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-45364603912313483292012-02-02T19:14:43.834+03:002012-02-02T19:14:43.834+03:00When I was 16 and worked bagging groceries, I was ...When I was 16 and worked bagging groceries, I was taught to never bag detergents, soap, deodorant, etc. in the same bag as food. The reason: If something breaks or leaks, it will ruin the food or, worse, someone will eat the food and get sick.<br /><br />But yeah, we'd put more than a couple of things in each bag. (Of course, back then it was all paper bags, but still...)DogsOnDrugs.comhttp://dogsondrugs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-90762864590229461712012-02-02T03:51:38.436+03:002012-02-02T03:51:38.436+03:00margheallaraleim-thanks for sharing that story, th...margheallaraleim-thanks for sharing that story, that's a great example of how we can change the future with teaching the next generation!Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517032571160920075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-67849611611845259482012-02-02T03:49:50.633+03:002012-02-02T03:49:50.633+03:00corinaj-AWESOME! if you fit everything in ten bags...corinaj-AWESOME! if you fit everything in ten bags, I'm imagining that would've been around 100 bags if the bagger would have had his way!Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517032571160920075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-76630664056158373372012-02-02T03:48:39.735+03:002012-02-02T03:48:39.735+03:00Huda-they do have some very basic recycling going ...Huda-they do have some very basic recycling going on, just recently they started few campaigns here in Riyadh, very small scale though unfortunately.Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517032571160920075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-55022090974316553912012-02-02T03:47:50.141+03:002012-02-02T03:47:50.141+03:00miolann-Seriously sometimes I think people live in...miolann-Seriously sometimes I think people live in bubbles without seeing the outside at all, they just float around in their little bubbles.Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517032571160920075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-41398819050518202622012-02-02T03:46:44.204+03:002012-02-02T03:46:44.204+03:00Alice-thanks for the great comments! You know that...Alice-thanks for the great comments! You know that exact same thing happens here too, with the maids taking the garbage outside, have no idea why they do it!<br />What you are doing is awesome! Keep it up and yay for the Carrefour bag! You go girl, show em how it's done!Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517032571160920075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-90496356431744776422012-02-02T03:33:18.513+03:002012-02-02T03:33:18.513+03:00Thank you all for the wonderful comments and sugge...Thank you all for the wonderful comments and suggestions! Keep em coming! And remember to circulate this post to people in Saudi to spread awareness!Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517032571160920075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-43802086525149343752012-02-01T23:06:46.380+03:002012-02-01T23:06:46.380+03:00Re no. 3, not running the tap while brushing teeth...Re no. 3, not running the tap while brushing teeth: my 2-year old nephew was being taught just that by his Mum and Dad. One evening on TV, there was someone brushing his teeth. "What's he doing, Jack?" asked my brother, expecting the reply, "Brushing his teeth." But Jack solemnly said, "WASTING water!" Well done, parents!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-74209103691716301852012-02-01T22:21:08.877+03:002012-02-01T22:21:08.877+03:00Today I came from Tamini with only 10 bags:) And t...Today I came from Tamini with only 10 bags:) And then I checked for some crafts with plastic bags and I made some nice plastic flowers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-9143550302630430382012-02-01T16:48:49.433+03:002012-02-01T16:48:49.433+03:00Do they have any recycling plants in Saudi?Do they have any recycling plants in Saudi?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-76708005039220848852012-02-01T12:31:20.376+03:002012-02-01T12:31:20.376+03:00Thanks for an excellent post Laylah!Thanks for an excellent post Laylah!Fruitful Fusionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242283924268422324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-9206572901279350382012-02-01T10:53:35.607+03:002012-02-01T10:53:35.607+03:00Very good post. I wonder why people want to live i...Very good post. I wonder why people want to live in a dumping place. Can't they see how ugly it is? They must have a genuine tunnel vision... Pick a piece of trash a day - campaign would be in place there too. I wish you luck in your enlightening mission :)miolannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00380775123465763453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100788116354675609.post-29207224873510092442012-02-01T09:54:27.540+03:002012-02-01T09:54:27.540+03:00there's one thing regarding garbage... I don&#...there's one thing regarding garbage... I don't know why, but the maids from the neighboring houses often put the rubbish <b>near </b>the rubbish bin instead of placing it<b> INSIDE</b> the bin. I've seen it many times, even if the bin is empty. The thing is, if they leave rubbish near the bin, cats come and scatter it around making the whole place and the road dirty. Later the wind Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com