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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Plastic on the Beach: Part Seven

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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

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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

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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

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