Category Archives: Plastic

Beth Terry’s Plastic-free Life

Fake Plastic Fish was an awesome name for a blog. Beth Terry is one of the people who really walk the talk when it comes to plastic reduction and she has been blogging about it for years now. She recently … Continue reading

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The Great Plastic Pumpkin Patch

The Great Plastic Pumpkin Patch Originally uploaded by GCRad1 This is SCARY. Here’s a tip for all you trick or treaters – Pillow cases have way more capacity than these dorky plastic jack’o’lanterns. I have spent several years living in … Continue reading

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Fake Plastic Trees

PL20104 Originally uploaded by The Model Tree Shop If you are thinking about taking up a hobby that entails buying fake plastic trees online, maybe you should take a look at bonsai first.

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Brushing Your Teeth With Less Plastic

Toothbrush Originally uploaded by mhiggins7055 I have delved into this topic before, but since everyone should get e new toothbrush every 3 months or and/or after any bout of cold or flu symptoms, I think it’s time for a fresh … Continue reading

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Simple DIY Solutions Can Mean Less Plastic Waste

netbook-cooler Originally uploaded by mhiggins7055 When my son had a problem with his laptop overheating, I looked to the computer shop for a solution. There are lots of laptop coolers on the market these days and most of them do … Continue reading

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No Surprises Here: Plastic Water Bottles at Beckapaloosa

"Restoring Honor" Rally At Lincoln Memorial Originally uploaded by TDLphoto I don’t want to make any kind of broad assumption. There may have been a few reusable steel water bottles at the Lincoln Memorial on August 28. I have a … Continue reading

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Fake Plastic Fishing

Rapala X Rap 2 Originally uploaded by coastalangler A sad fact that defenders of the plastic bag will often use as a comeback is this: The majority of plastic waste in the oceans of the world comes from commercial fishing. … Continue reading

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Dolls

Junk Love Originally uploaded by junkerjane “In most preschools, you find mainly girls playing with dolls in the houskeeping and dress-up corner, while boys build with blocks and play with trucks. Teachers and parents unconsciously promote these stereotypes.” – Dolls, … Continue reading

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Plastic Bottle Tops

Plastic Ocean Originally uploaded by Kevin Krejci Here we see a typical example of washed up plastic. Something about the density and shape of plastic bottle tops seems to make them one of the most common objects in beach litter. … Continue reading

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Nylon Rope

nylon rope Originally uploaded by *The Cure* Nylon rope has almost completely replaced natural fiber rope because of its durability. Take a long walk on the beach and you will probably find some pieces of nylon rope. Rope made from … Continue reading

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