What’s Going On

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Allie

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The Green Life discusses Haagan Dazs, Colony Collapse Disorder, and how Global Warming could ruin dessert.

Craft Leftovers has a pattern for making your own reusable tea bags (found via The Motherload).

Living Without Meat talks about Chicago’s new eco-friendly nightclub.

Howling Hill found a way to recycle packing peanuts.

Enviroblog tackles toxic makeup.

Fake Plastic Fish urges us to bug National Geographic about their plastic use.

Go Green Travel Green has compiled 16 eco-quizzes for your testing pleasure.

4 Comments +

  1. SAVE THE DESSERTS!

    April 8th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
    Comment by The Modern Gal

  2. I just saw some good news about the environment, some divers were able to resuscitate a coral reef. But did I remember to link to it so I could show you? No. I’m sorry, but it’s out there, maybe on Boing Boing?

    April 8th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
    Comment by Noelle

  3. I was sufficiently moved by Fake Plastic Fish to drop an email on National Geographic. I’m tired of throwing away that plastic bag every month.

    Thanks for moving me to action! If you can call that action. It’s a start.

    April 8th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
    Comment by mickey

  4. Modern Gal — I know! I need dessert!

    Noelle — thanks for the heads up! I’ll look for the article.

    Mickey — it’s definitely a start. And I think they are a company that will listen if they get enough feedback on it.

    April 9th, 2008 at 2:59 am
    Comment by Allie

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Tip of the Day

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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