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Category Archives: Society
Is this Recycling Bin Half Full or Half Empty?
I was happy to see this big bin installed on the public beach access this summer. A lot of water bottles that may have otherwise ended up in the sea are placed in it. At the same time it serves … Continue reading
Posted in Alternatives, Beverages, Bottled Water, Business, Education, Energy, Garbage, Plastic, Society
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The Microeconomics of Plastic Waste
What does this guy think of my efforts to reduce plastic waste? I was walking down a hill in a part of town that was evidently far outside of the ‘Zone Touristic’ and I saw this guy pulling his cart … Continue reading
Posted in Alternatives, Bottled Water, Business, Garbage, Society
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I Haven’t Watched An Inconvenient Truth
I have never actually watched this movie. At this point it is quite possible that I never will. Nonetheless I am glad that it was made. affID = “9e3EkUzt268″; I think I have read a fairly broad swath of the … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Environment, Society
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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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The Real Cost of Free Toys
I presently live in a country that does not have any McDonald’s outlets. I had to check online to find out the current theme for the 1/4 pound of plastic that kids get with their cholestafest. Happy Meal Toys are … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Environment, Food, Plastic, PlasticLess Tips, Society, Toys
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Green Wedding Ideas
Some people probably won’t like my green wedding ideas. They mostly involve not doing things and not buying things. My second wedding was a beach wedding with only our children, an officiant, a photographer and a photographer’s assistant present. No … Continue reading
Posted in Alternatives, Environment, Society, Wedding
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Plastic on the Beach: Part Seven
Posted in Environment, Food, Garbage, News, Plastic, Plastic on the Beach, Society
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Father’s Day Gift Suggestions
I discourage people from giving me gifts. You may or may not be surprised to read that this behavior is almost 100% effective. Father’s Day is one of the occasions where I know that I will not receive any tangible … Continue reading
Posted in Father's Day, Shaving, Society
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Does the Fight Against Bottled Water Have Collateral Damage?
I had a Twitter conversation with a pro-bottled water person today. She goes by Bottled Water Babe and her profile page includes a link to the site for a coalition formed in 2007 by the International Bottled Water Association. One … Continue reading
Posted in Alternatives, Beverages, Environment, Health, Plastic, Society
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Review of Overfly Brand Safety Razor
I said that I would do this if anybody double dog dared me. That was meant to be a lighthearted movie allusion to add some color to this otherwise quite boring green blog. Somebody dared me, in the comments, about … Continue reading
Posted in Alternatives, Blogging, Environment, Food, Garbage, Health, Health and Beauty, Inspiration, News, Plastic, PlasticLess Tips, Safety, Shaving, Society
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