Thursday July 31, 2008

wrap it up

Trying to reduce the presence of disposable plastic things in your kitchen? Ditch the cling wrap and tuck your sandwich or leftovers in one of these:

If You Care Aluminum Foil

Made with 100% recycled aluminum

Natural Value

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Wednesday July 30, 2008

don’t flush!

Your drugs that is… Since we’re on the topic of medicine and waste, I thought it apropos to issue this reminder. When you want to dispose of expired or unused drugs, don’t send them on their

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Wednesday July 30, 2008

toxic gowanus hotbed of medical discovery

Ah, the Gowanus Canal, glowing radioactive green. Reflecting the scrap metal heap and its cranes, reminiscent of brontosaurus eating lunch. How can anyone not appreciate the toxic splendor of thee?

If you’re not familiar with the much-discussed

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Wednesday July 30, 2008

summer sale @ kaight

Sorry for the brevity and infrequency of posts this week. The day job is keeping me busy. Just wanted to tell you about a sale at my favorite eco-boutique. Check it out:

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Tuesday July 29, 2008

it just takes a dollar

One dollar can buy you a heck of a lot more than a lottery ticket. Through Plant A Billion Trees, a Nature Conservancy initiative, every dollar you donate will plant a tree in the deforested Atlantic

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Monday July 28, 2008

little things add up

I try not to use disposable things, but sometimes you need a toothpick or cotton swab. For those times, try these products:Preserve Toothpicks, Mint tea tree flavor

Made from sustainably harvested wood
Natural flavoring, also available in

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Sunday July 27, 2008

sale @ let’s go green

Enter coupon code “FRIEND” at checkout to get a 25% discount. Use it stock up on all your eco-friendly summer supplies.

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Sunday July 27, 2008

mother knows best…

We sometimes feel that what we do is just adrop in the ocean, but the ocean would be lessbecause of that missing drop.

~ Mother Theresa

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Saturday July 26, 2008

bags without baggage

From recycled plastic messengers to sustainably harvest rubber duffles, here’s a round-up of eco-friendly bags to suit every style.

Click image for larger views and purchasing info.

Hemp and silk slouch bag(60/40 blend of eco-friendly hemp and silk)Was

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Friday July 25, 2008

eating less: good for more than health

“Eat Less Fatso…”by Mike LuckovichThis is something I’ve been thinking about lately — that eating less is good for me and the planet. Now, I love to eat, and while I try to be a responsible

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