Monthly Archives: July 2008

Thinking Outside the Plastic Bag

This post is going to be a poorly constructed laundry list of lifestyle alternatives that may reduce plastic consumption even though that is not their primary purpose. Going Barefoot: I went beachcombing a couple of years ago and the vast … Continue reading

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Another Bucket

This is a high quality bucket for temporary storage of compost material in your kitchen. I do not personally have one of these. I am reusing a container that I already had kicking around. Food preparation for my family of … Continue reading

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Something Old, Something New…

This blog is about reducing our personal consumption of plastic. So far, it has been a hodgepodge of old ideas and new ideas. Old ideas can make a lot of sense, most of the time. Plastic has only become a … Continue reading

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Cooking Without Plastic

Teflon is a plastic. Using non-stick cookware also precludes the use of metal utensils. Many people choose to use plastic spatulas. I recommend wooden spatulas. I have a non-stick pan that was supplied with my rented house. I do not … Continue reading

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Put Plastic Flamingos on the Endangered Species List

Ok, I think people have a right to express themselves with their yard. If a lady wants to have a cluttered up front yard, it’s her business. I am free to express my opinion. In my opinion, a government should … Continue reading

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More Bamboo

This guy is Umbrella… ella… ella on some kind of bamboo instrument. It’s not my favorite song, but I like the tone. I have a few scrap pieces of bamboo at home and I can’t resist hitting them occasionally.

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