Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Why you need to stop using disposable plastic-how the ocean garbage patches will grow

January 13, 2010 by Jennifer  
Filed under Environmental Health, Plastics

I’ve posted before about the plastic garbage patches in the ocean. I’ve talked about how Beth from Fake Plastic Fish is my hero – she lives a life free from most disposable plastic (and you should vote for her here). And I’ve rallied against polyethylene plastic beads in body scrubs.
If none of that has persuaded [...]

Beth at FakePlasticFish Asks Oprah to go Plastic Free

How much disposable plastic do you throw away every day?
How many water bottles or drink containers? How many plastic bags? How many straws, caps, containers?
Do you shop green with your reusable totes but still use plastic bags for your produce? Do you buy single servings instead of bulk? Do you buy recycled content toilet paper [...]

Plastic, Plastic Everywhere: What Would Beth Do?

The second Green Moms Carnival this month is about plastic.  It is hosted by Beth at FakePlasticFish who is my no-plastic Superhero.  You really should go check out her blog – she describes her inspirational journey to a lifestyle free of disposable plastic.  And she is a woman who truly practices what she preaches – but never in [...]