Blogfish says crazy amounts of ocean life is washing up on the beaches in Florida.
Ecorazzi found a neat new eco-magazine.
Grist tells us how to get green underwear.
Haute Nature has a kids clothes giveaway.
Brave New Leaf shows you how to make your own solar hot water heater.
Enviroblog says the chickadee is the new canary.
Fake Plastic Fish talks about Rethinking Plastic.
Petite Planet is finding organic cotton everywhere.
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.
So much good stuff in this one!
If I lived in a house, I’d be all over that solar water heater. Abundant, free energy going to waste all around us!
I totally need new underwear. I wonder if there’s organic cotton to be found in my local mall.
Petite Planet said that she found organic cotton at Victoria’s Secret. I think it was a night shirt, but maybe they’ve carried it over into underwear too.
I wish we lived in a place that didn’t feel arctic for half the year. I think the plans are for a warmer climate.