Category Archives: Entertainment

Plastic DVD Cases: My Secret Shame

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Plasticless

Despite my good intentions and my preaching to the children about the evils of plastic, we have accumulated a handful of DVD cases over the past couple of years. I am dwelling on them now because I am busy packing … Continue reading →

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Can Washboards Make a Comeback?

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Plasticless

The Columbus Washboard Company has an awesome website. It makes me happy. There is only one aspect of their business that makes me sad. They are the ONLY washboard manufacturing company left in the USA. Clothes washing is a chore … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternatives, Energy, Entertainment, Home and Garden, Inspiration, cleaning | 6 Comments

I Haven’t Watched An Inconvenient Truth

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Plasticless

I have never actually watched this movie. At this point it is quite possible that I never will. Nonetheless I am glad that it was made. affID = “9e3EkUzt268″; I think I have read a fairly broad swath of the … Continue reading →

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Bring Your Own Beer Glass

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Plasticless

I have to confess that I have never thrown a party for dozens of people. I am an introvert. If I were to wake up as an entirely different person and decide to have a big bash for all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Beverages, Entertainment, Environment, Food, Garbage, News, Party, PlasticLess Tips, Recreation, Society | 2 Comments

The Real Cost of Free Toys

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Plasticless

I presently live in a country that does not have any McDonald’s outlets. I had to check online to find out the current theme for the 1/4 pound of plastic that kids get with their cholestafest. Happy Meal Toys are … Continue reading →

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Virtually Green

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Plasticless

Virtual alternatives are greener than the real deal in most cases. I am satisfied the the calculator that came with my computer operating system. I don’t need to go out and buy another handful of plastic and heavy metal to … 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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Save Us From Movie Merchandise

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Plasticless

1975 to 1982 was the golden age of movie merchandise according to the NYT. The articles that I found on the subject mostly talk in dollars. I have to wonder what the numbers mean in terms of tons of plastic. … Continue reading →

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Will the Oprah Effect have an Effect on Plastic Waste?

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Plasticless

First off, a hearty congratulations are in order for To-Go Ware. Their cause and their products got the most important endorsement in the Universe. Oprah likes their stuff. The Earth Day edition of the Oprah Winfrey Show put a spotlight … Continue reading →

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Become a Model Citizen

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Plasticless

Photo Credit: Hugo90 Planes, trains, automobiles and more can become an obsession for nominally sane adults who don’t mind the smell of glue. A lot of plastic and other materials are expended on miniature versions of the equipment that we … Continue reading →

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