What’s Going On - Wednesday
Posted on July 9, 2008 by
Howling Hill talks laundry.
The Modern Gal goes eco-shopping.
Blissfully Domestic helps you green your workout.
Chile Chews “debones” corn.
Dianne is apparently trying to make me gain weight.
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.
Every time I go running at the gym, I wonder when someone’s going to figure out that all these people are outputting energy while all those machines are inputting energy, and design a way to make the whole damn thing neutral.
Also, I love your blue clothes!
I spent last summer on the treadmill because it was too hot to run outside. It kills me that I was using electricity just to run. What was I thinking?
I hate laundry. hate.
N- I wish someone would make a treadmill that powered things — like the Flintstones
M- heat will do that to you. I try to run early enough in the AM, or just as it’s getting dark, so it’s not too bad. But we probably aren’t dealing with the same level of heat.
K- Me too. Me too.