On Christmas morning, like many of my fellow fathers, I spent probably half the morning trying to separate toys from their packaging. As I was cursing underneath my breath at the thought of undoing one more twisty tie I thought to myself what impact all of this packaging has on the environment. When products are […]
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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Have you ever thought about your spending purchases from an ethical standpoint? I’m sure you’ve noticed the “Buy American” bumper sticker on the back of some people’s cars, but for the most part not too many people give daily consideration to where and how the products they buy are made. With us being a cog […]
Green²: Frugality Buys You Two for One
The three “R’s” used to mean school subjects: reading, (w)riting, and (a)rithmetic. Now they stand for “reduce, reuse, and recycle.” The current slogan has become a rallying point for people wanting to save the environment. However, these environmental practices are not new. They actually started in the 1940’s as a way to support the war […]