A lot of information is floating around out there on the different types of plastics. Over the years we have learned that many plastics are known to be unsafe for use and that all plastics are a threat to our environment. Recently the talk has been about dangers of the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA). BPA, a…
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Del Monte’s Gone Bananas
This one’s hard to grasp. Del Monte has decided (probably after lots of focus groups??) to sell individually wrapped bananas. To clarify: they are going to add a layer of plastic wrap to a fruit that comes with its own natural, biodegradable packaging. According to Del Monte, the clear pouches are said to contain “controlled…
Go-to Guide for Eco Friendly Cooking Tools
There is a special drawer in my kitchen that most visitors don’t get to see. It’s jam-packed (and I mean jam-packed) with cooking tools. Do you have a drawer like this? If your drawer is anything like mine it might be time for an overhaul. Over the years I’ve been replacing the not so eco…
Coming Saturday: Watch it Live Right Here– TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch 11:30 am-9:00 pm EST
You will not want to miss this live stream event extraordinaire on Saturday, November 6th on plastic pollution. It will be broadcast live RIGHT HERE! What is this event? TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch is a forum where experts, youth leaders, visual and performing artists, actors, musicians, politicians and many others gather to share how plastic pollution affects ocean/environmental…
Plastics 101- Get to Know Your Plastic
In today’s world life without plastic is hard to imagine. Plastic is everywhere-packaging, toys, bottles and personal care products. There has been buzz for many years about the safety of plastic. In a nutshell, plastic is generally toxic to produce, toxic to use, and toxic to dispose of (more to come on this in another…