Category Archives: Christmas

My New Reusable Shopping Bags

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Plasticless

I recently received two beautiful cotton batik reusable shopping bags from Wrapsacks.com. These bags fold and zip into a compact size. I like the way that the outside of the storage pouch doubles as a reinforced bottom for the bag. … Continue reading →

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Tool Libraries Reduce Plastic Waste

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Plasticless

When I lived in Canada, I had the basic power tools required by the unwritten laws that men live by. There were already big box stores in my neck of the woods when I moved out on my own, so … Continue reading →

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Buying Used Clothing To Reduce Plastic Consumption

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Plasticless

Recognize these? If you received new clothing for Christmas, you probably had to snip/chew your way through a few of these. Many used clothing stores don’t use them. New clothing stores buy Tagger Tail Fasteners in packs of 5000 for … Continue reading →

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Plastic Christmas Trees? Bah, Humbug

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Plasticless

Here is an excerpt of an article about the Chinese production of artificial trees and plastic Christmas ornaments: Liao Jiahua, flipped through his glossy catalogue of goods, the economics propelling his business emerged. He pointed at his most popular seller, … Continue reading →

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