37 paper towels

For my research methods class, I had to record everything we threw away in our household for four consecutive days.I chose to observe our kitchen trash can, because of the central location and the frequency of use. This project confirmed my suspicions, that we are wasteful Americans. I am (supposed to be) working on forming a four page paper from the data I collected, and arranging the data into categories. It would probably be helpful for me to attempt to explain some of the things in the trash, but it will be fun to let you make your own observations about theshubertfam...

RAW DATA
Straw-3
Plastic food label-1
Diet Coke Box-12 pack-1
Gala apple sticker-1
Paper towels-37
Paper-1
Ramen wrapper and seasoning-1
Half a bowl uneaten Ramen noodles
Candle-2
Walmart plastic bag-1
Publix plastic bag-1
Green top from leek-1
Twist tie-1
Butter wrapper-Land O Lakes-1
Butternut squash pulp/shell-2
Zip-top from carrot bag-1
Plastic produce bag-1
Dryer sheets-5
Dryer lint-5
Diet Coke can-4
Old tortilla shells-4
Chocolate chip bag-2 (1 Hershey brand, 1 Ghiradelli brand)
Coffee filter/grounds-5
Clorox wipes-7
Oatmeal packet-Publix brand-1
Napkin-4
Ziploc freezer bag-1
Shrimp shells-20
Wilted lettuce-1 head
Wilted cilantro-2 bunches
Wilted celery-1 bunch
Plastic container of ginger-1
Styrofoam mushroom container-1
Box of Swanson chicken broth-1
Empty minute-rice plastic bag-1
Can of coconut milk-1
Tea bags-4
Light bulb-1
Sunflower seed hulls-1 cup
Lime rinds-2
Dog hair/dust-2 vacuum containers
Swiffer pad-1
Half and half container-1
Sandwich bag-store brand-2
Beer bottle-16
Cardboard beer case-six pack-3
Pizza box-2
Parchment paper-2
Note -1
Jif peanut butter jar-1
Empty bottle of vegetable oil-1
Paper towel tube-1
Plastic paper towel cover-1
Eggshell-1
Paper plate-1
Uneaten fried pickles-2
Kleenex-1