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I carry a titanium backpacking spork around in my purse. I know that sounds kind of weird, but it saves me from using disposable utensils when I eat out, and it’s so light, I never even notice that I’m carrying it.
Before the Industrail Revolution it was common for guests to be expected to bring their own utensils with them when invited to dine, because utensils were expensive, labor intensive items, and most people didn’t own extra sets. Now, when it’s possible to buy a set of 1,000 plastic utensils for under $20, people don’t even think about bringing their own.
But think of the plastic waste that can be saved by slipping a fork from home in your purse on the way out the door. You don’t need anything fancy. Grab one from your kitchen drawer, or if you’re worried about loosing a piece of a set, pick up a few spare utensils the next time you hit a discount store, thrift shop, or yard sale. It’s simple a simple way to cut down waste, and it’s always nicer to eat with real utensils anyway.
I love the knee brace idea. Every time I’m at the gym I think about all the energy that we could harness if only our treadmills were connected to something. I wonder how long that will take to become a reality.
I really hope it becomes a reality soon. I would gladly use a spinning bike to power my TV (that would get me to keep going) or walk on a treadmill to power my laptop.
I’ve had the same thought as Noelle on the unfortunate occasion I have to run inside on a treadmill: Why am I using electricity to run the treadmill when the whole point of the exercise is for me to burn energy? It just seems backwards.