What’s Going On

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Allie

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Blogfish says this is the dawning of the age of the giant squid.

Check out this wall on Metaefficient.

Living Without Meat wants us to Stamp Out Hunger vegan style, and don’t forget to enter the contest.

Wisebread talks about why the gas tax holiday isn’t a good idea.

Ashley Sue doesn’t think it’s a good idea either.

Amanda answers your BPA questions and talks about phthalates on Enviroblog.

Ecorazzi says Prince Charles is building an eco-town.

Asthma Mom talks politics.

General Housewifery included my natural skin care post in The Fabulous! Festival for May ‘08.

6 Comments +

  1. FYI - I now have “This is the dawning of the age of the giant squid” stuck in my head now to the tune of “Age of Aquarius.”

    May 7th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
    Comment by Noelle

  2. Giant squid scare me.

    May 7th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
    Comment by The Modern Gal

  3. GAH! SQUID! NIGHTMARES!

    May 7th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
    Comment by kir

  4. Noelle — So do I. That was exactly what I was thinking of when I wrote it. Sorry!

    MG — Me too.

    May 7th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
    Comment by Allie

  5. Kir — Sorry!

    May 7th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
    Comment by Allie

  6. Yeah, I’m with everyone else on the squid=scary. But then again, I’m deathly afraid of crabs, so it must be a sea life thing.

    May 8th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
    Comment by Aaron

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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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