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Category Archives: Plastic
Plastic Beach Toys
Plastic Toys Originally uploaded by tom chandler I have lived on a Mediterranean Island so long that I can spell Mediterranean right the first time. You know I see more than my share of these cheap plastic toys. I honestly … Continue reading
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Do You Pick Up Litter When You’re a Tourist?
I’ve just finished reading a fascinating account of some personal direct action from a Canadian who is living and working in Morocco. Robbin Yager provides Tours and Treks in Morocco. One day she decided to roll up her sleeves and … Continue reading
Posted in Plastic, Plastic on the Beach, Recreation, Society, Travel
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We Use Too Much Plastic
Use Less Plastic from TakePart on Vimeo. This cause is really starting to gain some attention. There is now a big flashy site called Save My Oceans with a page devoted to the issue of plastic waste. I would love … Continue reading
Glass Orange Juicer
Glass Orange Juicer Originally uploaded by AnnaAniston You see a lot of fancy gadgets out there for making juice. The famous one is called the POWER Juicer. I use a basic glass orange juicer and it’s a pretty good workout … Continue reading
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End War, Create Army Surplus
I read somewhere recently that the US Army is the biggest polluter in the world. That is quite a bummer. But I decided to think about the military industrial complex as a huge untapped resource. If some amazing change in … Continue reading
Posted in Alternatives, Environment, Plastic, Recreation, Society
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Puma Addresses Packaging Issue With Novel Solution
New sports shoes from German manufacturer Puma will soon be shipped in a reusable bag made from recycled plastic. There is still a piece of cardboard inside, but it is easier to recycle and uses less resources than the traditional … Continue reading
Not so Dry…
Not so Dry… Originally uploaded by mhiggins7055 Canada Dry crate floating in a farmer’s water reservoir. Soft drinks used to be sold mostly in refillable glass here until EU directives required the government to allow people to sell them in … Continue reading
How Can Green Consumers Demand Durable Technology?
I have been thinking about writing this post ever since my aborted attempt at repairing some USB headphones this weekend. I am very frustrated with the fact that almost all consumer electronics are designed to break. It makes perfect sense … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Environment, Inspiration, Plastic, PlasticLess Tips, Shopping
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The War on Boredom
The War on Boredom shares some traits with other recent and ongoing wars against mental states. These wars waste a lot of resources. I think the War on Boredom can be won without resorting to buying plastic things like gaming … Continue reading
Posted in Plastic, PlasticLess Tips, Recreation, Shopping, Society, Toys
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