Howling Hill has a neat Pay It Forward contest if you’re feeling crafty.
Two Frog Home recommends some good gardening books.
The Green Life talks about eco-friendly surfboards.
The Modern Gal discusses green noise.
chrisdellavedova.com talks about no tolerance recycling.
Thanks, Courtney!
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.
Thanks for the shoutout!
That chrisdellavedova.com link isn’t working for me.
That NYT article from the Modern Gal was interesting. I too fear that people will get bogged down and burned out wondering if they should buy fresh orange juice or concentrate, as I have, or worrying about their Nalgene. The whole thing could be in danger of seeming overwhelming and overly complicated to a short-attention-span world.
HH–It’s such a great idea! I’d love to do it, but I can’t commit to making something to pass on any time soon.
Mickey — Thanks for the heads up on the broken link. The whole green noise thing is interesting. I think it’s given me a little kick in the pants to focus more on the simple and fun things. Because I don’t want to be a part of the burn out.
Thanks for the nod!
Thanks for the link! Great roundup today.
Thanks for the shout out, much appreciated.