My last posting was about some of the issues created by the use of disposable plastic bags. Today I’d like to talk about paper bags. I always assumed paper was better than plastic – but read on for some new insights! As you probably know, paper bags require trees to be felled. About 14 million [...]
I have recently been involved in much discussion about the lids on plastic water bottles. I have been given a couple of reasons why they should be removed. First, the plastic of the lid and the plastic of the bottle are different. Many recycling centers do not recycle the type of plastic found in the [...]
I live in a city that is very aware of the need to reduce the carbon footprint of its citizens. Many of our residents are even referred to as “aging Hippies!” But they are interesting and do provide us with a different perspective on life. It is interesting that during the recent economic crisis we [...]
Thank you for visiting this blog. Many people are interested in reducing their carbon footprint. That seems to be the new moniker for being “environmentally friendly,” or “living a green life” or being “eco-friendly.” No matter the term, we all need to become more aware of the opportunities available to indeed reduce the carbon footprint [...]
