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Category Archives: Entertainment
Plastic DVD Cases: My Secret Shame
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
Posted in Entertainment, Environment, Plastic
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Can Washboards Make a Comeback?
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
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I Haven’t Watched An Inconvenient Truth
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
Posted in Entertainment, Environment, Society
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Bring Your Own Beer Glass
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
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The Real Cost of Free Toys
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
Posted in Entertainment, Environment, Food, Plastic, PlasticLess Tips, Society, Toys
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Virtually Green
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
Posted in Alternatives, Entertainment, Health, Inspiration, Recreation, Toys
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Tonka Toys
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
Posted in Alternatives, Business, Entertainment, Environment, Plastic, PlasticLess Tips, Recreation, Society, Toys
Tagged tonka, Toys
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Save Us From Movie Merchandise
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
Posted in Alternatives, Entertainment, Environment, Food, Inspiration, Plastic, Shopping, Society, Toys
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Will the Oprah Effect have an Effect on Plastic Waste?
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
Posted in Alternatives, Entertainment, Fashion, Food, Health, Inspiration, Plastic, PlasticLess Tips, Recreation, Society, Television
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Become a Model Citizen
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
Posted in Alternatives, Entertainment, Environment, Garbage, Health, Plastic, PlasticLess Tips, Toys
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