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B.Y.O.C - Bring Your Own Cup

July 13th, 2007 · 1 Comment

 Yesterday I wrote about New York’s campaign against disposable single-serving water bottles that encourages New Yorkers to drink more tap water.  I thought it would be fun to cover some of the alternative reusable water bottles on the market today. Many of them are quite trendy, as well as GREEN. 
 I’m not a plastic girl. Lately […]

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Tags: polycarbonate · Sigg · reusable cup · water bottles · Containers · water · landfill · packaging · product reviews

Buying in Bulk to Cut Back on Packaging

July 11th, 2007 · 2 Comments

 
Most consumer goods nowadays are way over packaged, making it difficult for those of us that keep a close eye on our household garbage production.  A good way to curb some of the plastic and paper packaging is to buy in bulk when it makes sense. Select larger quantities in a single bag or box. […]

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Tags: buying in bulk · single portion · produce bags · municipal solid waste · pet food · Living Green · bulk · landfill · packaging · plastic bags · Environment