Will watching the solar eclipse be extraordinary and inspiring? Or just another opportunity to create a great big trash heap? Use (and share!) our eco guide to the solar eclipse to keep it green. Sorry to throw a little damper on the big planetary party that’s happening next week. But parties are notorious for […]
Plastic water bottles have become a scourge on the planet. They pollute the ocean with plastic. Their plastic debris kills birds, turtles and other wildlife. They cost us consumers way more money than we should be spending on something as simple as water. And they rob local people of their own source of drinking water. […]
723views Reusable water bottles are superior to single-use, throwaway plastic bottles when it comes to reducing throwaway plastic and saving water. ♥ It’s estimated that as much as two gallons of water might be wasted for every gallon that’s bottled in a factory, so filling up at home, at work, or on the go is a […]
744viewsPlastics are so passe. They’re usually made of petroleum and chemical additives that can disrupt our reproductive systems and cause learning disabilities in kids. They’re sold as “indestructible” but break into tiny pieces that float in rivers, lakes and oceans until birds, fish and turtles swallow them thinking they’re food. Plastic bags create unsightly litter […]
It is time to ban Bisphenyl-A. In fact, banning Bisphenyl-A is long overdue. This toxic chemical, also known as BPA, can make kids sick. Previous studies have indicated that BPA can cause baby boys to be born with short penises that could ultimately make reproduction difficult when the boys become men. A study released yesterday […]
As I pointed out previously, we’re drinking the same water Cleopatra drank. That’s another way of saying, the world just doesn’t make more water. What’s here is what’s always been here. And it’s what’s always going to be here, even though there are more and more people using the limited water we have. Which is why we […]
OK, all you entrepreneurs, scientists, techno-twits, and geeks – let alone captains of industry who are looking for a way to make an honest-to-goodness difference. Take another look at these photos of baby birds that are dying because they’re eating plastic bottle caps. Yes, we need to phase out plastic bottles, and the sooner the […]
What’s stopping you from using a reusable water bottle? Worries that tap water isn’t safe to drink? The inconvenience of carrying around a clumsy bottle that doesn’t fit in your purse, briefcase, or cup holder? Concerns about BPA in plastic water bottles? Planet Matters claims it tackles all three issues head on with its water filtration […]
