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To share this EarthCare tip with you I must admit to something embarrassing. Until just a few weeks ago I hadn’t realized that nearly all the yarn I've bought over the years is made of plastic. That just wasn’t on my radar.
When a conversation with my son brought it to light, I thought, “Well, I can’t do anything about the past, but I can do something about the yarn I buy from now on.” …
Read moreWe try to limit our use of one-time plastic containers, especially those hard plastic clamshells that contain various specialty greens and cherry tomatoes. We struggle with this because the food appears to remain fresh and in better condition longer in the plastic clamshells. Argh! …
Read moreSen. Jeff Merkley, recently worked with Rep. Jared Huffman to introduce the bicameral Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act …
Read moreTrying to reduce your food-related plastic waste? Here are three approachable ideas. …
Read moreCan’t face cooking today? Make sure nothing more than your takeout food is delivered. When you order, request no napkins, plastic utensils, prepackaged condiments, and anything else you have on hand. …
Read more—use mesh bags or reuse plastic bags from the store for fruits and vegetables.
Read more…with 2/3 water & 1/3 liquid soap (rather than buying new dispensers). And when your plastic soap dispenser is at the end of its life, consider a glass dispenser and bulk soap refill.
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