Fake Plastic Fish celebrates her blogiversary and this week, she’s plastic-free.
Ashley Sue takes on Vitamin Water.
The Good Human wants you to get a new shower curtain.
Crunchy Chicken wonders if children are bad for the environment.
Tiny Choices talks natural body care.
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.
I’m trying to go plastic-free so I am heading over to that link now. So far I have thrown away my poisonous water bottles and stopped using plastic bags for produce or for groceries at the store. Yeah. As you can see, I am easing into it.
Good for you! Cutting down on plastic is a big challenge. FPF is the master. She has it down to a science.
I recently asked the people at my grocery store if I could use a re-usable container for the salad bar. So no goodbye disposable plastic container, hello re-usable plastic container! (Or something.)
Yay NPW!
Hmm, I have a habit of replacing my shower curtain liner every time I move (since that happens regularly), so I guess the time is apropos for a greener one.
Also, I think it’s wrong to use the environment as a reason not to have kids, but I’m totally using that as an excuse of why I’m not having any anytime soon. I think people who are environmentally aware aren’t the ones who need to jump out of the gene pool.