Now that the plastic bag industry has been under pressure from consumers, environmental advocates and even retailers, they’ve decided to throw us a bone. Big announcement. By 2015, 80% to the plastic bag makers are going to give us bags made from 40% recycled content. Do they honestly think something like this is going to keep […]
Since Earth Day was this week, we are going to have links to reusable grocery bags. I’ve been trying to use them, but need a few more. No matter how hard I try, I end up coming home with several of the plastic bags. If you’ve been reading my previous posts, you know that I’m […]
Today is Earth Day 2008. Or not. The original International Earth Day was last month. It’s held on the March equinox. If you waited to celebrate today, it’s time to party, but in an environmentally kind manner, please. I’ve listed some links to tempt you to read more about what we can do to help maintain […]