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Category: Green Choices

  • Your Disposable Cake Dome Isn’t So Useless

    I’m a baker, but I know not everyone is. Those plastic cake domes are a thing. Cakes get sold from grocery stores. I get it. But is there something more to the modest plastic cake container? Perhaps! All cleaned up, could it be used for storage or packaging? One vendor at…

  • Would Automatic Voter Registration Be Greener?

    The upcoming election year hovers above us like smog. Maybe that is bleak-think, but apparently many people don’t like elections much. Just look at low voter turnout rates. I’m excited that I no longer have cable and will be spared the never-ending negativity/sense of doom encased in most political commercials. Right now, around…

  • Get Your Pickle Bucket

    Ever found yourself needing a place to stash dog poop? Let me explain. I’m between houses. When you have a house, it’s easy to throw your dog poop in your outside trash receptacle. Cause you don’t want to bring that sh-t indoors.

  • Hug a Polar Bear, Take the Thermostat Challenge

    I know. I know! It’s a very yuck winter to be thinking about turning down the trusty thermostat, but will you do it in honor of International Polar Bear Day? #PolarBearDay is February 27, and Polar Bears International is challenging you to take a not very icy plunge to lower…

  • Merry Christmas with Alternative Holiday Trees

    Merry Christmas to you, and happy end to 2013. It’s been a pretty good year. Here’s a look at my Christmas trees this year. I bought a tree made from wood scraps. It was created by a local artist, so no, I don’t have the DIY for it, but if…

  • Are reusable bags dangerous to grocery cashiers?

    I’ve heard a new one about reusable bags. Placing my items and bags on the conveyor belt at one popular chain store I won’t name, I was greeted with “I’m not allowed to touch those. You’ll have to bag them yourself.” Well, I’ve used my own bags at this store…

  • Made in USA Christmas Toys for 2013

      Made in USA means your gift didn’t have to travel so far to get to you. Plus, it supports jobs in the United States. So, if you’re starting your holiday shopping, here are some ideas for Made in USA Christmas gifts for 2013.   Stuffed Dog, because if you…

  • Mark Your Calendar for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

      Unwanted or expired prescription drugs don’t just take up space in your medicine cabinet, they’re also a danger to have around. After all, you, or someone else, might accidentally take the wrong drug. Or someone may abuse your drugs.     You may have heard that it’s a bad…

  • Back to School Recycled Style with Treesmart Supplies

    I’m going to let the pictures do most of the talking in this case. Treesmart makes some awesome recycled pencils, colored pencils and rulers. Do check them out for your back to school shopping. Second life for newspapers The ruler is made from recycled newspaper and recycled plastic, while the pencils and…

  • Kid-friendly Alternative to Paper Mother’s Day Card

    I was out walking my puppy Stella when I saw this sidewalk art. It’s a tribute to a mother, and so sweet! It occurred to me that such sidewalk art would be a great alternative to a paper Mother’s Day card. Yes, Mother’s Day is May 12!     So,…