Monthly Archives: July 2007

I Saved a Cat’s Life Today

Contrary to what many people believe, a cat only has one life. When I was on on my morning errands today, I saw a cat that had puts it life at risk by sticking its head into a single serving … Continue reading

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It’s Just A Bag

There is a huge demand for the trendy canvas bags from fashion designer Anya Hindmarch. The alottment of bags at the New York Whole Foods Store was sold out pretty much before it even arrived. There have been near riots … Continue reading

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How Much Plastic Is In Your Car?

For many people, an automobile is considered a necessity. With issues like Global Warming gaining lots of media attention, we tend to be most concerned with the impact that our car has during it’s useful life. Have you ever considered … Continue reading

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Plastic Baby Bottles Under Fire

Authors of a respected book on infant care have come out against plastic baby bottles in the most recent edition of Baby 411. There concern is largely related to studies on the effects of low levels of Bisphenol A on … Continue reading

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Collective Good

CollectiveGood.com will accept the donation of unwanted mobile phones. The funds they raise with this resource go to a number of charities and you get to choose which one benefits from your donation. Personally, I choose to keep my old … Continue reading

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Reducing Plastic Use in the Garden

Green is a color that we associate with environmental responsibility and it is also a color associated with gardening. If you were to check out the piles and piles of plastic pots and bags in garden sheds around the planet, … Continue reading

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Trying to Get Some Attention

I once met a guy who is reputed to have poured red paint on the steps of a government building to draw attention to an issue. Mostly, he drew attention to himself. I do remember that the issue was about … Continue reading

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Five Cents Per Plastic Bag

Swedish retailer IKEA is charging customers 5 cents for each plastic bag that they choose to use at the checkout. The LA Times printed some feedback from customers.  Some of them are NOT happy about the situation. “It’s pretty ridiculous,” … Continue reading

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