Umbra talks tap water.
Is population control a good way to slow climate change?
Enviroblog has a great article on BPA and things you can do to limit your exposure.
Is Prozac killing conservation?
Did you catch ANTM’s green failure?
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’m surprised PETA wasn’t all over that episode.
Give it time…
Hi! Just found you through a track back from ecorazzi. Love your header!!! (totally just subscribed fwi, too)
Can I list you - with a link - on my veg*n site, on my ANTM post where I am starting a counted list of people turned off by this episode?
Thank goodness this is the cycle I stopped watching. Population control seems like the answer, but is there any non-Draconian way to do it?
Jenn — I know! This was the season that ANTM was going green too, right? What a horrible waste! It’s not like the meat was being used to feed hungry people. I was so disgusted.
Sally — I’d love it if you added me to your list!
Noelle — I would think the fairest way to approach population control would be through awareness, leaving people to make their own decisions while armed with facts about the impact of their choices. And possibly making adoption more financially accessible for qualified families.
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