Our good friends Jerry and Jeanie are bee keepers. Did you notice how we focus on bees with some of our posts? Jerry has educated us on the importance of bees and the environment.
We also try to keep up with the latest “trash innovations.” Jeanie’s grandson, Jake knows a lot about trash and he has spiked my interest in it also. So this post is dedicated to Jake.
The City of Paris makes a lot of trash. It is estimated that each person living in the city makes 1,600 lbs of trash in a year. This does not take into account the tourists or industrial waste. That is A LOT of trash!
But they are also big on recycling. We have three different trash cans:
One for glass…
One for recycling…yellow lid
One for the trash that is left….
Here is some of our trash ready to be recycled.
They recycle everything possible: cans, plastic cellophane, cardboard, plastic, paper, and glass. You look for the recycle icon on labels and that helps you know what is recyclable.
There are some items that do not recycle well. Such as light bulbs, batteries, or the hard plastic lids from milk bottles or cola bottles. There are bins in the local stores for you to bring those items. Pretty cool!
Some neighborhoods also have these large bottle recycle bins. You deposit the bottles according to color.
I am glad this city is trying to control litter and trash, but just like any huge city…..there will always be trash…..everywhere. Maybe Jake will be able to work on this problem for us.
Some of you have asked about our flat. I don’t feel comfortable sharing pictures of the flat because it is not ours…even though I could claim it right now! I can share about the neighborhood and surroundings.
Our front door.
Inside the lobby looking out and the Christmas Tree in the lobby.
Susan and Michael have a beautiful home. It is filled with memories. That is the only way for me to describe it. Treasures from a lifetime of travel: books, trinkets, art work and small souvenirs. It is very comfortable and cozy.
By Paris standards this flat is huge. A large entryway, nice sized living/dining room, TV room, generous bedroom and two bathrooms.The galley kitchen is outfitted with modern cabinetry and appliances.
Courtyard of the apartments. We overlook this garden from the second floor.
The neighborhood is quiet and clean yet close to town. The Metro stop is right across the street.
We have a church next door….love the bells ringing. A pharmacy, book store, several restaurants, neighborhood schools and banks are in this area. The grocery stores are within walking distance as well as several other shopping establishments. La Poste is right around the corner. It is a small community within the larger city.
Robert even got his haircut in the neighborhood.
Thanks for stopping by today. We’ll be home soon. I can’t believe it is so close!