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Some favorite things…

June 7, 2011

You know how I’m always posting about homemade popsicles? People probably think I’m a little obsessed, and I suppose that estimation wouldn’t be too far off the mark. Recently, I was thinking about why I like homemade ice pops so much, you know, beyond the eco-benefits and such, and my brain flashed back to Saturday [...]

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Green New Year’s Goal: Always Use Reusable Bags

December 31, 2010

Previously I listed 5 insanely easy New Year’s goals for families who are newer to green living. However, some of you are likely ready for some harder challenges during the upcoming year, so I also posted some green goals for more experienced eco-families. Always using reusable bags are one such challenge. WHY TAKE ON THIS [...]

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Lead found in reusable shopping bags

November 17, 2010

This week, reports of lead in reusable bags broke, possibly leaving many to wonder why they even try to live green. Seriously, we’ve got bunk organics, greenwashing and of course dangerous reusable bags that harbor death. Now lead. Sigh. Be aware that this lead issue is confined to cheap reusable bags – the very same [...]

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Does it help when stores ban plastic bags?

September 18, 2010

So, here in Portland, local Fred Meyer stores (I believe a total of ten) banned plastic toss-away bags as of August 1st.  This happened, according to a Kroger/Fred Meyer news release (pdf), because of a new mess of laws that may go into affect here in Portland, Oregon that will ban bags in some places [...]

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Look Out! Reusable Bags Harbor Deadly Illnesses!

July 19, 2010

Every once in a while, (okay often) the American Chemistry Council tries to convince consumers that reusable bags are indeed the devil in disguise. Just to clear things up, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents most of the major companies engaged in the business of chemistry, such as the Plastics Division, the Chlorine Chemistry Division, [...]

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Adorable & Reusable Valentine’s Day Treat Bags!

January 23, 2010

I just saw these Drawstring Bags over at My Bella Love’s Etsy shop and they’re so flipping swoon worthy. These tiny drawstring bags are the perfect thing for Valentine’s Day treats, birthday favor bags, and so much more. Plus of course you can reuse them over and over. AND these are totally affordable. It was [...]

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