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Protecting one of the earth’s most vital resources, our oceans, isn’t a recent development, but The Great Eastern Garbage Dump in the middle of the Pacific Ocean is. The massive plastic heap (almost 1 1/2 times the size of the US) is growing larger every day due to our own poor habits and plastic dependence. This is the real deal: polluting the water, killing off sea life, and, ultimately, ending up back in our own systems. While we may not be able to get rid of the damage that's already been done, we can certainly stop it from growing any larger.
Of course, most of this can be remedied through our own consumption habits. Stop buying bottles of water and throwing away plastic. Fill a reusable aluminum bottle (such as Sigg) or a phthalate/BPA-free plastic version with water from the tap. Recycle as many plastic bags and containers you can through your community’s programs. And for god’s sake, bring your own canvas or nylon reusable bags to the grocery store. Reminding everyone how many of these are floating in the ocean becomes tiresome.
After all this preaching, however, there has to be a little fun now and then, right? Hell yes! And any time I can get my hands on a fun and stylish eco-alternative, I’m going to have to share it with y’all. Who says that enviro-friendly products should induce a snore?
Not I.
And when your bristles have seen better days? log on to: http://www.recycline.com/recycling.html where you can download a postage paid shipping label to send it back to the company, and they will turn your old brush into plastic lumber used for park benches, picnic tables and boardwalks.
Now that’s what I call a smart lil' toothbrush.
Oh yeah, did I mention they also make razors, kitchen gadgets and tableware? What are you waiting for? Get yours at Target, Walmart or online at http://www.recycline.com
posted by on 07/14/08 at 02:49 PM. [printer-friendly version]
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Why Is Sarah Palin Sneering So Much?
Tom Head: Jackie, good to hear re: the CNN poll. That indicates that Gallup might be a fluke, which it sometimes is. (Witness the wacky numbers it gave us during the Democratic primaries, ...
Sep 07, 2008 | 10:36 PM
Why Is Sarah Palin Sneering So Much?
J.T.: Guys, CNN said tonight their just-out poll had Obama 44%, McCain 43% and undecided 13%. Regardless of the polls, it ain't over til the fat lady sings and I would be surprised if ...
Sep 07, 2008 | 10:22 PM
Why Is Sarah Palin Sneering So Much?
Tom Head: Agreed... McCain has done a good job of branding himself differently from Bush, I'll give him that. USA Today/Gallup seems to have McCain/Palin up 10, but again, this is the one ...
Sep 07, 2008 | 10:15 PM
Why Is Sarah Palin Sneering So Much?
Hayes: I couldn't agree more, that's why I gave room for the "dignified retreat" but it is borderline unbelievable that given the national mood and Bush's numbers that this thing is even ...
Sep 07, 2008 | 09:58 PM
Why Is Sarah Palin Sneering So Much?
Tom Head: This is the first time in the campaign that McCain/Palin is actually leading, it's three days after McCain's acceptance speech, and it's a 2-point lead. A little early to be ...
Sep 07, 2008 | 09:38 PM
Why Is Sarah Palin Sneering So Much?
Hayes: It is a hunch, one based on over 30 years of political campaign involvement. As far as old playbooks go, there's not one that you think...incorrectly...tha t I follow that says a ...
Sep 07, 2008 | 08:16 PM
Factcheck.org: McCain and Palin Lie During RNC Speeches
daniel johnson: i'll bite crawdad. Yes - Barack Obama chooses his words carefully. Most politicians understand that they are in a battle of words and ideas and so ...
Sep 07, 2008 | 04:41 PM
Factcheck.org: McCain and Palin Lie During RNC Speeches
Tom Head: crawdad, it looks to me like you're only complaining about one side. You telling me you're not voting for McCain on November 4th?
Sep 07, 2008 | 11:03 AM
Factcheck.org: McCain and Palin Lie During RNC Speeches
crawdad: He Didn't Mean It Obama also pulled some sleight of hand when he stated that "the average American family" saw its income "go down $2,000" under George Bush. ...
Sep 07, 2008 | 10:55 AM
Factcheck.org: McCain and Palin Lie During RNC Speeches
crawdad: My agenda is to be an equal opprotunity complainer and to try to show that both sides are up to the same bull malarky. I just make comments and try to point ...
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