Beth Terry writes about finding alternatives to plastic and tracks her own plastic consumption and plastic waste at www.fakeplasticfish.com . Why Fake Plastic Fish? "Because if we don't solve our plastic problem, they could be the only kind of fish we have left." Please stop by!
Would You Use A Stainless Steel Ice Cube Tray?
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October 12, 2009
| Posted in Environment and Society
I can’t tell you the number of times since I started Fake Plastic Fish that people have asked me what I do for ice.
I'm 44 Years Old and Finally Got a Rack!
October 5, 2009
| Posted in Home and Garden
I was kind of a late bloomer, always jealous of other girls’ racks and fearing I’d never have one myself. Even my younger sisters got theirs ahead of me. No, I didn’t suddenly pump myself full of plastic to impress the boys. It’s my new Drying Rack, people! What the heck did you think?
Bringing Ocean Plastic to a Classroom in Benicia
September 29, 2009
| Posted in Environment and Society
What the heck do I know about teaching kids? What if they won't listen? What if I say the wrong things?
Obama & the Ocean Need You!
September 22, 2009
| Posted in Environment and Society
Participate & Win a LunchBots Eco!
Cheese Crazy (Plastic-free!)
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September 14, 2009
| Posted in SustainAmerica, Food and Drink
I can have a 12-pound block of cheese?
Outside Lands Rocks with Less Plastic
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September 7, 2009
| Posted in Environment and Society
Don't get me wrong. There was still a ton of plastic waste to be recycled from the 2009 Outside Lands Music Festival that took place in Golden Gate Park.
Music Festival Dilemma. GreenBoatStuff.com to the Rescue!
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August 31, 2009
| Posted in Home and Garden
Yesterday, I interviewed an activist who promotes shifting our spending to truly green companies. Today, I'm going to tell you about one such company.
Smart Strips are REALLY smart!
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August 27, 2009
| Posted in Environment and Society
So, at the end of my gloomy post yesterday (yes, I was a little depressed) I said I'd write about some things we've done here at Chez Terry/Stoler to save energy.
Picnic Basket Crafts: Interview
August 24, 2009
| Posted in Environment and Society
When I start to feel depressed about the state of the world, I think about you guys, the folks who read this blog, those that I know and those I've yet to meet, and I realize how grateful I am to be part of this online community of people trying to make a difference.
Let's Talk (Plastic) Diets & Why Guilt Doesn't Work.
August 17, 2009
| Posted in Environment and Society
You've probably heard the saying, "Diets don't work." When it comes to lasting lifestyle changes, radical crash diets certainly don't work.