A couple of ideas for MAGTAG

Cecilia_MD7a · July 3, 2009

First: shall we try for a "greener" MAGTAG this year?

I usually collect all the glass and plastic bottles and aluminum cans (except Greg's homebrew bottles) after every MAGTAG event, but that's all that Baltimore County MD picks up. I know that other MD counties - Howard, where my dad lives, and some others - accept other items - aluminum foil, plastic cups, etc. Would anyone consider taking some of these home with them for recycling? I could provide boxes or some kind of containers for us to line with plastic bags, if needed.

A poster (I think it was on that OTHER website) - mentioned last year that we might try to use recycled and/or biodegradable plates, napkins, etc. Note that this person didn't offer to supply any of these things, (I admit to being a little peeved at that), although the suggestion was valid. I think the price of these items is probably a bit prohibitive, but if anybody wants to bring such products along, that's great.

My husband Dave has donated 36 reusable, washable plastic plates, so we're bringing them along this year. I've also been collecting those plastic trays that frozen meals come in and throwing them in the dishwasher - they would be good for pasta salads and the like.

Of course, good ol' paper is still probably best for slicing the tomatoes for tasting.

And, as in past years, any extra unopened equipment and supplies will be used at next year's MAGTAG.

It's not like any leftover tomatoes go to waste, though - last year Bluekat let us take all her extras, and LynnT "recycled" all the extra cut-up toms into sauce!

Any ideas on how to be a little more earth-friendly this year?

Second: I realize that many folks follow various diets for health or medical reasons. Heck, I should be back on Weight Watchers myself by the time MAGTAG comes around.

Usually, since we're dealing with tomatoes, there are enough vegetarian, vegan, low-fat, and low-carb dishes to go around. But if you would enjoy something particular - like grilled veggie burgers or Smartdogs, please consider bringing some. Last year I had to use up my entire supply of Boca Burgers because my vegetarian brother didn't supply any food that his kids would eat (although my sis-in-law did make a delicious veggie dish that they wouldn't touch!).

Comments, anyone?

July 3, 2009	#1
Cecilia_MD7a MAGTAG™ Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 400	A couple of ideas for MAGTAG First: shall we try for a "greener" MAGTAG this year? I usually collect all the glass and plastic bottles and aluminum cans (except Greg's homebrew bottles) after every MAGTAG event, but that's all that Baltimore County MD picks up. I know that other MD counties - Howard, where my dad lives, and some others - accept other items - aluminum foil, plastic cups, etc. Would anyone consider taking some of these home with them for recycling? I could provide boxes or some kind of containers for us to line with plastic bags, if needed. A poster (I think it was on that OTHER website) - mentioned last year that we might try to use recycled and/or biodegradable plates, napkins, etc. Note that this person didn't offer to supply any of these things, (I admit to being a little peeved at that), although the suggestion was valid. I think the price of these items is probably a bit prohibitive, but if anybody wants to bring such products along, that's great. My husband Dave has donated 36 reusable, washable plastic plates, so we're bringing them along this year. I've also been collecting those plastic trays that frozen meals come in and throwing them in the dishwasher - they would be good for pasta salads and the like. Of course, good ol' paper is still probably best for slicing the tomatoes for tasting. And, as in past years, any extra unopened equipment and supplies will be used at next year's MAGTAG. It's not like any leftover tomatoes go to waste, though - last year Bluekat let us take all her extras, and LynnT "recycled" all the extra cut-up toms into sauce! Any ideas on how to be a little more earth-friendly this year? Second: I realize that many folks follow various diets for health or medical reasons. Heck, I should be back on Weight Watchers myself by the time MAGTAG comes around. Usually, since we're dealing with tomatoes, there are enough vegetarian, vegan, low-fat, and low-carb dishes to go around. But if you would enjoy something particular - like grilled veggie burgers or Smartdogs, please consider bringing some. Last year I had to use up my entire supply of Boca Burgers because my vegetarian brother didn't supply any food that his kids would eat (although my sis-in-law did make a delicious veggie dish that they wouldn't touch!). Comments, anyone?