Tag Archives: Packaging

Going Green 3: Garbage

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

Garbage. Waste. Where does it go? Where in the world does it end up? How much of the stuff are we each generating anyway? Yes, it fills up landfills. Yes, big trucks have to haul it there. Yes, it releases … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart Worries

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

Shortly after I had my green epiphany in November, I found myself wandering around in Wal-Mart. I looked around me and saw aisles and aisles of boxed items, plastic items, clothes, shoes, and toys for young and old. Each shelf … Continue reading →

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Checking in

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

Well, it has been about 10 weeks since I started this journey of greening my life, step-by-step. I thought it would be worthwhile to check-in and review what I have done, and provide some reflections so far. So to recap… Reduce … Continue reading →

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100-Mile Diet

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

I have been reading the 100-Mile Diet, by Alisa Smith and James MacKinnon. In fact, I just finished it, moments ago. What they did was amazing and may have been the catalyst to actually get a local eating movement off … Continue reading →

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Toy Mountain

Posted on December 26, 2010 by

Well another Christmas has passed, with the merry moments and warm wishes that go along with it. I have always loved the Christmas season, the sparkly lights, the pretty packages and the good spirits. I remember feeling sad as a … Continue reading →

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Bulk Bins

Posted on December 24, 2010 by

Ah…. buying in bulk. I used to think that only hippies did this, or those who really like eating granola. I used to shop at a grocery store that had bulk bins aplenty, and I would just snobbishly walk by … Continue reading →

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Going Granola

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

I continue to think about the garbage I produce. So much is food related! Everything I purchase in the grocery store comes in a package or a box or a bag or is shrink-wrapped on a Styrofoam tray. Every meal I … Continue reading →

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Homemade Gift Bags

Posted on December 12, 2010 by

I have always loved wrapping Christmas presents. I would pump the Christmas tunes or perhaps turn on a Christmas movie, and then spread everything out on the living room floor and just go at it. I would pick the prettiest … Continue reading →

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No Napkin, thanks

Posted on December 10, 2010 by

I am continuing to think about the things I consume and the garbage I make. I have never spent this amount of time thinking about garbage. I found this really interesting movie, not yet widely released, although coming out on … Continue reading →

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Tote This

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

Today’s resolution is simple and way overdue – stop using plastic bags. Employ reusable tote bags instead. First stop – plastic bags at the grocery store. I normally have full intentions of using my reusable bags when I go grocery … Continue reading →

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