What’s Going On

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Allie

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Simple + Green tries hemp beer, and The Sierra Club takes a look at other green beers.

Elements in Time has some great advice for starting seedlings and a warning about pesticides everyone should read.

Check out the plans for an amazing energy positive building.

If you have a pool, Brave New Leaf will tell you how to make it greener.

Crunchy Chicken talks about bill against horse meat for human consumption.

Enviroblog has another ingredient to look out for.

5 Comments +

  1. Thinking about seeds…and planting…and green…make me sad. I am plotless for the growing season. My porch gets little to no morning light. Our front windows get the most sun, but even that is not enough to sustain veggies.

    Hrumph.

    March 17th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
    Comment by Erikka
  2. Oh! That’s too bad! I’ve had luck with container gardening, but we get a lot of light on our back patio.

    Have you seen these — http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/03/indoor_gardenin.php

    They aren’t cheap, but could allow for a little green growing.

    March 17th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
    Comment by Allie
  3. Of course hemp beer comes from Humboldt County. Can’t wait to try it.

    That energy-positive building makes me want to be an architect (again).

    March 17th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
    Comment by mickey
  4. I want to know if the beer is gluten-free. Not that I was ever a big beer drinker, but it’s just another thing on the list of foods I can’t have. Sadly, we don’t have a Whole Foods around here.

    Being an architect would be so cool. I think your love of the outdoors would bring a lot to your practice.

    March 17th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
    Comment by Allie
  5. Allie, thanks for mentioning my posts! So glad I’ve found your site - great stuff to peruse.

    March 18th, 2008 at 2:20 am
    Comment by Melinda

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Bring Your Own Utensils

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.

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