Could ya think of me when you wee?

When was the last time you really looked at what was in your hand when you’re sitting on the toilet?

If it’s anything but toilet paper, I don’t want to hear about it.

But how MUCH toilet paper are you using?  John and I have agreed that over time, it’s easy to form a bad habit of grabbing way more than you need.  And we’re pretty sure we could stand to use less.

For 4 weeks, we’re going to see how much TP we use.  Then, for the next 4 weeks, we’re going to pay attention to what we “grab out of habit” and reduce it a little each time.

And I’m challenging you ALL to do this with us.  You can think of me every time you sit on the crapper.  What could be more fun?

It’ll be easy: just count up all the TP rolls in the house when you start, and keep track of anything that comes in during that time (TP purchases).  When the first 4 weeks are up, take stock.  The difference is how many rolls you used during the four weeks.

For the second half of the challenge, just make a conscious effort to use a little less than what you would normally “grab out of habit” when you’re using the toilet.  At the end of four weeks, determine the difference between what you had to start with and what you’re left with, again.

With this TP CHallenge we’ll see what just a little change can do to save resources.

Start date for the First Four Weeks is Wednesday, June 11, 2008.  End date is July 8, 2008.

Start date for the Second Four Weeks is July 9, 2008.  End date is August 6, 2008.

The PSBN post for August is scheduled for August 11, 2008.  I would love for you all to take this challenge and then post about it on August 11.  Link in to my post that day and let’s share our results.  It’s really a very easy step to take.  It costs you absolutely no money, and barely any effort. 

 

Are you with me?  Let’s see what a small change in habit can save us.

Money on toilet paper, for sure.  And you know what else?

I really like these thingies:
 

And maybe we can save some of them, if we change our habits indefinitely.  Whatcha think?

Leave me a comment telling me you’re in.

(Mr. Linky is here so you can add links to any PSBN or any type of “Green” posts you’ve done. Thanks!)