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Category Archives: Safety
Something Old, Something New…
This blog is about reducing our personal consumption of plastic. So far, it has been a hodgepodge of old ideas and new ideas. Old ideas can make a lot of sense, most of the time. Plastic has only become a … Continue reading
This Bag is Not a Toy
That warning is even more famous than Caution: Coffee May Be Hot, or whatever the cups say these days. I tried to find the warning on google. It turns out that lots of people make jokey photochops about coffee cups. … Continue reading
Bisphenol A Getting Attention from Governments
Bisphenol A is a chemical that is present in small quantities in liquids that are bottled using plastic. It is presently under scrutiny because of health risks, especially for children. The province of Ontario in Canada is studying the issue … Continue reading
Wooden Blocks are Great Toys
I was inspired by a post over at Eco Child’s Play about wooden blocks. Blocks are certainly a must have toy for early childhood. I would suggest that you avoid painted blocks, especially with vintage used blocks. I used to … Continue reading
Posted in Alternatives, PlasticLess Tips, Safety, Toys
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Scariest Plastic Related Story Ever
PIRATES off the coast of Somalia were/are in possession of a tanker ship full of benzene. One of the main commercial uses for this chemical is plastics manufacturing. It is carcinogenic. A warship fired on the vessel before finding out … Continue reading
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Starbucks Recalls Plastic Cups
I am not a regular at Starbucks. In fact, I live in one of the few places in the World that does not have Starbucks…yet. I was surprised to hear that they ever sold plastic children’s cups that were made … Continue reading