Man gets bothered by big squid.
A fuel plant that gets its power from algae and another that will get power from waves.
Haute Nature found really cool clocks made from vintage plates.
Andie MacDowell is green.
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.
wow I love that clock idea with the plates!
Andie MacDowell! She and I go way back.
Mickey — that’s exactly why I put that there. In addition to squirrels, I now think Andie MacDowell is funny too.
Rach, do you have any idea how to drill into glass like that? I’d love to make something like those clocks.
those clocks take me back to my Memere’s house, where she had dishes like that she used every day. to me now, those are like, special, one-time-only plates, but she served me my pb and j sandwiches on them and tapioca pudding in little bowls. maybe there was a different sense of presentation for every day life back in the day…
ps. how do you find all these other sites to mention? do you go to a regular list of usuals or do you always try to find new ones? or a combo of both?
shoot, pps - to drill into the glass i am thinking you need a super fine drill, one like a jeweler would use for drilling…a drill press. see this site for an example -
http://jewelrymaking.about.com/library/weekly/aa051901.htm
Andie MacDowell lives in my town (Asheville, NC). I always see her out at the organic grocery store or running around her (ridiculously expensive) neighborhood. It’s really easy to be “green” in Asheville. It’s everywhere you go!! Come visit and you’ll see
(but don’t tell the other locals I sent you)