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A few weeks ago, I bought a locally- grown salad from a vending machine (自动售货机). But then I immediately realized that it was packaged in a plastic jar.“I guess I live with this jar now and forever." I thought sadly as I stared down at my new child. .
The salad jar was only the latest in a long line of examples of how I am addicted to the responsibility of reusing everything, trying to never throw anything away. Water bottles have been given second lives， and berry containers are transformed into Tupperware. I recently even looked at a plastic straw in my fruit juice: Could I reuse it too... ?
Yet trying to squeeze my salad jar under my kitchen counter this weekend, I finally had to admit: Being an environmentalist has turned me into a hoarder (囤积者). While keeping a certain number of jars and vegetable bags will allow me not to buy new containers, at a certain point those 30 berry containers begin to get a bit unnecessary. Who am I kidding? Then one day I came across a blog post that asks accusingly, “Are you turning your own home into a landfill (垃圾填埋场)?”
In my defense，there is absolutely no excuse not to be a conscious consumer. The solution is painfully obvious, but hard to admit: Delaying waste is not，in fact, rejecting waste. In an over-packaged, over-consuming culture, this can feel like a burden. While I refuse to throw away packaging, the fact remains: I already have it. The damage is done. I’ve been ignoring one of the most essential and difficult parts- reduce, reuse, recycle. Even if I go out of my way to reuse the waste I do have, I need to reduce what I am bringing home in the first place.
While I might not be ready to go full zero-waste, it's a goal that is admirable to work toward. Until then, my salad jar child is going to make a great overnight oats jar.
21. Why does the author say she has turned into a hoarder?
A. She enjoys collecting a variety of small jars.
B. She has saved far more containers than she needs.
C. She likes the idea of saving fine packages in daily life.
D. She stores more berry containers than other containers.
22. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. Over packaging. B. Delaying waste.
C. Over consuming. D. Rejecting waste.
23. The author realizes at last that she should_____
A.throw away unnecessary packaging B. buy fewer over packaged goods
C. reuse materials as much as possible D. appreciate the value of recycling materials
