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Category Archives: Fashion
Plasticless Valentine’s Day Gift
I am somewhat romantic. Really, I am. I just don’t tend to equate romanticism with gift giving. Valentine’s Day will always have an element of meh for me thanks to the conspiracy between card manufacturers and elementary school teachers. I … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Fashion, Shopping
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My New Reusable Shopping Bags
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
Posted in Alternatives, Christmas, Environment, Fashion, Garbage, Plastic, PlasticLess Tips, Shopping
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Perfection is Stupid
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
Posted in Bottled Water, Business, Environment, Fashion, Food, Health, Inspiration, Party, Plastic, PlasticLess Tips, Shopping, Society, Water
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Reusing Reusable Bags
I’m usually an enthusiastic cheerleader about reusable shopping bags. Disposable plastic shopping bags are one of the most obvious targets for plastic reduction. I was given pause when I read a thoughtful article complaining about the fact that businesses are … Continue reading
Posted in Alternatives, Environment, Fashion, Plastic, Shopping, Society
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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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Reusable Bag Roundup
I buy reusable bags from a guy who stands outside the entrance to the main vegetable market in the city. They come in either black or brown. I get some of each and relegate the brown ones for the produce … Continue reading
Posted in Alternatives, Environment, Fashion, Food, Inspiration, News, Plastic, PlasticLess Tips, Shopping, Society
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What Not To Wear
Most people base their clothing decisions on style. If you are trying to make the best choice for the environment, it gets more complicated. You have to choose between animal (wool, leather, fur, etc. ) vegetable (cotton, linen, etc.) or … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Fashion, Plastic
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i(am not my)Phone
A lot of the suggestions that I have made about reducing plastic consumption involve going back to older versions of stuff. I suggested cast iron frying pans instead of Teflon. I suggested a metal safety razor instead of the latest … Continue reading
The Grey Area of Green Marketing
Green used to mean money. More recently, green has come to mean environmentally responsible. Once enough consumers started shopping with the environment in mind, there is an ever increasing overlap. Companies are falling all over themselves appealing to concerned consumers. … Continue reading
Posted in Alternatives, Energy, Environment, Fashion, Food, Gardening, Health and Beauty, Home and Garden, Laws, PlasticLess Tips, cleaning
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Buying Used Clothing To Reduce Plastic Consumption
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
Posted in Alternatives, Christmas, Fashion, Inspiration, PlasticLess Tips
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