In the past I’ve suggested buying a stash of second hand utensils specifically for when you throw parties so you can replace plastic options for good. What about when you’re out and about though? The lightest and most compact choice that I love using is To-Go Ware. You can take them to other parties, picnics, and any restaurants that use…
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Ditching Disposable Coffee Cups
Have you ever wondered how many coffee cups are tossed in the U.S. each year? Well, Americans used approximately 23 billion paper coffee cups in 2010 (plus trash about 25 billion styrofoam cups annually.) Interestingly enough, the “paper” cups typically contain only 10% recycled paper. That means the majority of it comes from virgin pulp (picture clear-cutting forests) which is…
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The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water
Do you really know where our water comes from and where it goes? Well, thanks to The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water, you can learn the biggest problems we face with water and a variety of solutions to stop the “cycle of insanity” in just under 20 minutes. Do you make a point to conserve water? What…
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The Trouble With Plastic Bags
Produce in plastic bags — you may be in the habit of putting your groceries in reusable bags by now, but what about your produce? Still clinging to the plastic? Your health: plastic bags are commonly made with phthalates which are linked to hormone disruption. The CDC has found that most Americans tested have phthalates in their system. Why would…
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Why Plastic Straws Suck
Plastic straws have become a real annoyance for me. It’s estimated that easily 60 million plastic straws (a.k.a. drinking straws) are thrown away every day! Unless someone has a health issue that prevents them from drinking directly from a cup the cons easily outweigh the pros. Your health: There is mounting evidence that plastics, even when labeled BPA-feee (which straws…
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Eco-Friendly Children’s Books
Teach Your Children It’s Easy To Be Green With Green Start and Teenie Greenies Eco-Inspired Books Children’s books are to be treasured and so are natural resources, but the two don’t typically go hand-in-hand. A simple way to cherish both while instilling this important value in the next generation is to buy books from Green Start and Teenie Greenies. Here…
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