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The trials and torture of learning to be green.
Key topics: Sustainability, peak oil, climate change, transition towns, ethical living, reducing your footprint, not going insane, sifting through the 'greenwash', politics, dirty laundry, clearing t
Recent Posts Tagged With 'plastic-free'
And my letter to Subway...
I haven't wasted time. Here is my letter to Subway about their plastic bags:Hi,I would like Subway to change its policy on the plastic bags you offer to customers.I think, in light of our global "disposable" plastic problem, it would be appropriate f...
Subway stupidity
The following is just a little anecdote for a local Subway sandwich bar.I went for my weekly wrap treat. I like to buy myself a wrap once a week for lunch as my treat to myself.We got to the end of the sandwich-making process, and I also asked for a ...
Plastic bags suck - but what about plastic food wrap?
In July 2008, our family used up our last roll of "Glad wrap" plastic food wrap.At the time, I made a vow to myself that I would never again use the stuff. You know what? This has been one of the easiest "green" promises I've ever kept! It was so eas...
Dangerous plastics - Tupperware, baby bottles and other household items
There are two main plastic types you want to avoid, and I'm going to make it easy for you to understand why they should be avoided, and how to identify the potentially dangerous types.The plastic types you want to avoid are Numbered 3 and 7 on their ...
TIP: Toss the liquid soap!
It's time to return to bar soap, and say 'sayonara' to liquid soap. Say goodbye to shower gels, handwashes, hand sanitizers (unless you work as a childcare worker or in the medical industry in direct contact with patients), refreshing shower washes,...
Plastic wrap alternatives
We've stopped using plastic wrap. It was bugging me. The stuff is expensive, my other half NEVER knew how to use it without getting it all messed-up and tangled, and it was a suffocation risk for the kids. Plus, I'd cut my thumbs once too many times...
