The Zero Waste Lifestyle: Say No To To-Go

The Zero Waste Lifestyle: Say No To To-Go

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...
The Tale of the Reusable Cup

The Tale of the Reusable Cup

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...

Blind Love for Black Gold

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...

The Cockroach of E-Waste

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...
Save Tons (Massive Gallons?) of Water with One Small Change

Save Tons (Massive Gallons?) of Water with One Small Change

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...