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Category Archives: Recreation
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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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Make a Firm Decision about Flip-Flops
I have seen plastic footwear washed up on the beaches of three continents. Most inexpensive flip flops are made from Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA). The most enviro-friendly choice for summer footwear is bare feet. That being said, going barefoot is … Continue reading
Posted in Automotive, Inspiration, Plastic on the Beach, Recreation
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The Evolution of Leprechaun
If you were to ask anyone to come up with a few things that they associate with St. Patrick’s Day, silly plastic hats might be the second thing mentioned after alcohol. Many of these cheap plastic hats end up strewn … Continue reading
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No More Bandaid Solutions
Photo Credit: Amanky I am a bit lazy today. I am not going to search all over the internet looking for statistics related to the use of bandaids. I have first hand anecdotal evidence that the majority of adhesive bandages … Continue reading
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