Category Archives: Business

Perfection is Stupid

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Plasticless

I am reusing a statement made by Jason Sweeney as my title for this post. Those three words have sent my mind in a hundred different directions thinking about what impact the human pursuit of perfection has on this planet. … Continue reading →

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Is this Recycling Bin Half Full or Half Empty?

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Plasticless

I was happy to see this big bin installed on the public beach access this summer. A lot of water bottles that may have otherwise ended up in the sea are placed in it. At the same time it serves … Continue reading →

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The Microeconomics of Plastic Waste

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Plasticless

What does this guy think of my efforts to reduce plastic waste? I was walking down a hill in a part of town that was evidently far outside of the ‘Zone Touristic’ and I saw this guy pulling his cart … Continue reading →

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Can Hemp Replace Some Plastics?

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Plasticless

I have been blogging about alternatives to plastic for almost two years and I have hardly ever mentioned hemp. It’s not because I haven’t looked into it as an alternative material. It’s partly because the body of information online is … Continue reading →

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Recycling is the Catchiest ‘R’ Word

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Plasticless

I just took a quick look at the partnership between the Sierra Club and Staples that encourages people to recycle their old cell phones and PDAs. The third partner in this program is Collective Good and they actually focus on … Continue reading →

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Tonka Toys

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Plasticless

I grew up with Tonka toys. They were mostly hand-me-downs from older cousins. Back when I was a kid they were steel with some plastic parts. They were durable. I wouldn’t call them indestructible. My dad drove a real dump … Continue reading →

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Safe Baby Transportation

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Plasticless

I have made the case against making babies from a few different angles on this blog and elsewhere. It’s always a good way to stimulate discussion. I am personally responsible for one pregnancy. If and when you create a human, … Continue reading →

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My Definition Of A Boombastic Industry Statement

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Plasticless

This is the closing paragraph on the front page of a Canadian plastic industry website: The Canadian plastics industry has had a decades-long commitment to product stewardship and environmental responsibility to ensure the wise use and recycling of plastic shopping … Continue reading →

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Myth Busters Weekend Marathon Part 3

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Plasticless

The plastics industry has been accused of using the same rationale that has been the mantra of the NRA. Their version would be “Plastic bags don’t choke marine animals, people choke marine animals.” They cite sources. A couple of the … Continue reading →

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Myth Busters Weekend Marathon Part 1

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Plasticless

Heather Timmons of the NYT recently went to a plastics convention in India and came away with some choice words from the people whose livelihood depends on the market for plastic shopping bags. “Politicians have gone overboard. Our industry is … Continue reading →

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