how much plastic trash waste in a week?

Take the Plastic Trash Challenge to find out.
I’m starting today.  I don’t think I generate much plastic trash, but actually, I have no idea how much.
Similar to guessing how long I shower, I had only a vague notion until I started using a shower timer a few weeks ago. Now that I can see how [...]

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Everyday Sustainable in India

I’ve just returned from a 3-week visit to India, where I kept my eyes/ears/nose open to the Everyday Sustainable there. This was a personal visit, which included travel in the North on the tourist-triangle of Delhi-Jaipur-Agra, and tourism with family/friends visit in the South–mostly Kerala and a few days in Bangalore.
In posts to come, I’ll [...]

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Recycle everyday, and “officially” this week

Why isn’t everyday recycling day? It is for me, and many others.
But did you know that today begins National Recycling Day (Nov 8 – 16, 2008)? It’s an Australian initiative. I wonder if those down under have greater stamina when it comes to recycling…
because in the U.S. it’s officially just one day. November 15th is [...]

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plastics safety Q&A

I found a Plastics Q&A from the Green Guide helpful in sorting out the confusing world of household (and specifically kitchen) plastics.  Among the topics covered:

Q: Which plastic containers contain bisphenol A (BPA)?  A: Those that say “#7 PC” in the recycling triangle.
Q: Do Brita filters leach harmful chemicals?  A: The short answer is no.
Q: [...]

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