by Jonathan Levy | Nov 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Men’s health is a big deal. On average, men live six years less than women. According to cancer.gov, for every 100 new cases of cancer in women, there are 125 cases in men. When I think of cancer awareness for men, two charities come to mind: Movember and No-Shave...
by Jonathan Levy | Sep 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
I’ve noticed quite a few restaurants in my city displaying posters that encourage patrons to take expanded polystyrene (EPS, better known as Styrofoam) take-out containers home with them because they are “now recyclable.” Hmm. When did they become...
by Jonathan Levy | Sep 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
I have been using my own Klean Kanteen #reusable steel pint glass and porcelain mugs in lieu of single use paper and plastic cups for years at coffee shops, but have always been a little leery of using them at quick service restaurants. Some, like...
by Jonathan Levy | Mar 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
Over the last several months there have been many calls to action with regards to reducing our consumption of fresh water. Reservoirs are down to half or quarter capacity and even worse, our water tables are drying up. As a society we spend a lot of time talking about...
by Jonathan Levy | Feb 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
We Americans have such a short term memory when it comes to the price of gasoline. It seems that just as soon as gas prices drop people rush to car dealerships everywhere to buy trucks and SUVs.There are several factors that have led to the drop in oil prices, but I...
by Jonathan Levy | Jan 31, 2015 | Uncategorized
Search throughout your home and it won’t take long to find the cockroach of electronic waste hidden in drawers, behind desks and under couches. These things are everywhere, and you know the worst part about it? They, like cockroaches will live on forever, long...
by Jonathan Levy | Jan 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
Every day when I arrive at my office the sprinklers are either on or have just been on, even when it’s 28 degrees out. The plants (shrubs) are discolored and at a minimum are on the brink of death. They don’t need hardly any water let alone daily water. Since the...
by Jonathan Levy | Sep 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
I know a lot of educated people to include doctors, lawyers and teachers. When I survey them…ummm, bug, harangue or otherwise attempt to share my viewpoints, most agree with reports that climate change is something real that needs to be addressed. When I ask them what...
by Jonathan Levy | Aug 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
When it comes to upcycling, we have it all wrong. As the term is currently used, it means to take something that is about to be thrown away and give it new life by refurbishing it. Sprucing up that old card table so it lasts a few years is great…I am all about...
by Jonathan Levy | Jul 18, 2013 | Observation, Zero Waste
Access to clean water Not everyone in this country has access to clean water. I recognize that, and as I update this post, I think it’s important to call that out. Convenience at all cost (Updated July 4, 2020) Between the 2013 Major League Baseball Home Run...
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