Eating out with small children isn't always the cleanest— their little hands get everywhere and public tables are exactly the cleanest. One solution is to get those one-time-use disposable placemats but I find those to be terribly expensive, so here's my eco- and wallet-friendly solution.
If you have other ideas or parent tips, please share them in the comments section, we'd love to hear!
Enjoy and thanks for watching!
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
Weapons of Mass Reduction: Eco-Friendly Ideas to Combat Unnecessary Waste
There are a lot of little things that are turning our home into a sty. Likewise, there are a lot of little things we can do that'll help revamp our home into a bitchin' crib [like MTV's.. only not filthy but eco-fresh. ..um, hey hey heeyy!].
Corporate and personal responsibility are at the epicenter of making potential considerable change.
Shout out to..
Java [&tea] Sippers, Bring Your Own Cup! - The whole 'Bring your own [grocery] bag' is heavily marketed already. And yes, you should do it. But what about coffee cups? With the explosion of the coffee industry, Star$$[your$alary]$$ and all, did you ever think about how much waste is produced by the trendy, caffeine industry?
According to BetaCup:
To the industry's credit, some are rewarding customers for bringing their own cup— so take advantage! And though bringing your own cup isn't always feasible, those who should be particularly mindful [because it is (feasible)] are 'regulars', office workers, and others who go out specifically for a cup— like diet, it's not what we do once-in-while but what we do on a repeated basis that has more significant consequences.
Corporate (Tech), Stop Printing Receipts <$5! - Nobody wants them anyway. And for those that do, make them available upon request. Ok, maybe it'll cost a little extra to make some coding changes to the registers, but think about the $$$ you'll save on paper&ink.
Snacker/Nosher/Eater, Skip the Bag, Go Straight for the Grub! - Have you ever see someone buy something to eat, have it put in a small paper/plastic bag to go, only for them to walk out of the store to immediately throw the bag out and bite away? It's unnerving.
Hand donuts to cops like ice cream cones, with the paper used to grab them; hand bagel sandwiches to breakfast-goers in just the paper they're already wrapped in; heck, get real plateware if customers are eating on the premises.
As for consumers, make saying, 'I don't need a bag, thank you', second nature, which should be easy because half of the phrase, 'thank you', should already be. Idontneedabagidontneedabagidontneedabag.. Thank you.
School Food Students, Bring Your Own Utensils! That is, Parents/Teachers, Teach&Enable Them To Do So! - Did you know individually-wrapped sporks are used every day at lunch during the school year? What if.. students brought their own utensils to the cafeteria, just like they bring their own pencils to the classroom? Imagine the amount of plastic [waste] our schools, government, and Earth could save from doing so.
These are but a few small ideas that could lead to big impacts. Share them. Do them. And..
If you are interested in campaigning any of them, email HealthyButJuicy [at] gmail [dot] com!
If you have more ideas, share them with HealthyButJuicy and its readers in the comments section below!
Happy Healthy Juicy Kermit Lied, It IS Easy Being Green!
Corporate and personal responsibility are at the epicenter of making potential considerable change.
Shout out to..
Java [&tea] Sippers, Bring Your Own Cup! - The whole 'Bring your own [grocery] bag' is heavily marketed already. And yes, you should do it. But what about coffee cups? With the explosion of the coffee industry, Star$$[your$alary]$$ and all, did you ever think about how much waste is produced by the trendy, caffeine industry?
According to BetaCup:
The amount of solid waste created and valuable resources consumed throughout the process of manufacturing and drinking coffee is an escalating problem:
58 billion paper cups are thrown away (not recycled) every year.
20 million trees are cut down in the process of manufacturing paper cups.
12 billion gallons of water is approximately how much is used in the process.
53,000 homes could be powered with the energy we consume through our paper cup consumption, according to the Environmental Defense Organization.
To the industry's credit, some are rewarding customers for bringing their own cup— so take advantage! And though bringing your own cup isn't always feasible, those who should be particularly mindful [because it is (feasible)] are 'regulars', office workers, and others who go out specifically for a cup— like diet, it's not what we do once-in-while but what we do on a repeated basis that has more significant consequences.
Corporate (Tech), Stop Printing Receipts <$5! - Nobody wants them anyway. And for those that do, make them available upon request. Ok, maybe it'll cost a little extra to make some coding changes to the registers, but think about the $$$ you'll save on paper&ink.
Snacker/Nosher/Eater, Skip the Bag, Go Straight for the Grub! - Have you ever see someone buy something to eat, have it put in a small paper/plastic bag to go, only for them to walk out of the store to immediately throw the bag out and bite away? It's unnerving.
Hand donuts to cops like ice cream cones, with the paper used to grab them; hand bagel sandwiches to breakfast-goers in just the paper they're already wrapped in; heck, get real plateware if customers are eating on the premises. As for consumers, make saying, 'I don't need a bag, thank you', second nature, which should be easy because half of the phrase, 'thank you', should already be. Idontneedabagidontneedabagidontneedabag.. Thank you.
School Food Students, Bring Your Own Utensils! That is, Parents/Teachers, Teach&Enable Them To Do So! - Did you know individually-wrapped sporks are used every day at lunch during the school year? What if.. students brought their own utensils to the cafeteria, just like they bring their own pencils to the classroom? Imagine the amount of plastic [waste] our schools, government, and Earth could save from doing so.These are but a few small ideas that could lead to big impacts. Share them. Do them. And..
Happy Healthy Juicy Kermit Lied, It IS Easy Being Green!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Coffee Cuffs for the Fashion-Earth Police
Coffee: there are more healthier things you can drink.. ..like water. But, given the thousands of products that are shoved in our face to choose from, water, admittedly, can get a little boring at times.
Coffee. It’s not the end of the world. It can stain your teeth—so don’t swish with it and brush well. It can leave your breath a little less than pleasant—not a problem if the next guy is drinking the same, else keep your personal space intact. It has caffeine—opt for decaf or just don’t abuse it.
Coffee. It can be pretty delish. When made right, has body and tones of chocolate, without all the calories or artery clogging fat. It can be made into art—pretty. It can be made right at home, though many [or most?] purchase it ready-made and served to-go, wasting millions and millions of cups, lids, and sleeves everyday.
Remember the three R’s? In order of preference, to rrrrefresh your memory: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
For you café beverage drinkers out there, whether it be tea, coffee, smoothie, or whatever else suits your gulp: BRING YOUR OWN cup. This rings especially true to those daily sippers. You know you’re going to get a cup, plan ahead, there’s no excuse. Reduce and reuse, Momma Earth thanks you.
In honor of week of Earth Week, which is really every week, right?... Here’s another way to be mindful and stylin’; allow me to introduce: The Coffee Cuff.
'An elegant wooden bracelet that can slip off your wrist and onto your coffee cup. Fashion + function. Handmade from reclaimed architectural veneer offcuts.'
Translation: It's made from trees and will save some trees.
..I wish I had invented the hot beverage sleeve because it’s used practically everywhere.. Oops. Everywhere, everyday.. accumulated waste. Nevermind. I didn’t anyway..
Coffee. It’s not the end of the world. It can stain your teeth—so don’t swish with it and brush well. It can leave your breath a little less than pleasant—not a problem if the next guy is drinking the same, else keep your personal space intact. It has caffeine—opt for decaf or just don’t abuse it.
Coffee. It can be pretty delish. When made right, has body and tones of chocolate, without all the calories or artery clogging fat. It can be made into art—pretty. It can be made right at home, though many [or most?] purchase it ready-made and served to-go, wasting millions and millions of cups, lids, and sleeves everyday.
Remember the three R’s? In order of preference, to rrrrefresh your memory: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
For you café beverage drinkers out there, whether it be tea, coffee, smoothie, or whatever else suits your gulp: BRING YOUR OWN cup. This rings especially true to those daily sippers. You know you’re going to get a cup, plan ahead, there’s no excuse. Reduce and reuse, Momma Earth thanks you.
In honor of week of Earth Week, which is really every week, right?... Here’s another way to be mindful and stylin’; allow me to introduce: The Coffee Cuff.
'An elegant wooden bracelet that can slip off your wrist and onto your coffee cup. Fashion + function. Handmade from reclaimed architectural veneer offcuts.'
Translation: It's made from trees and will save some trees.
..I wish I had invented the hot beverage sleeve because it’s used practically everywhere.. Oops. Everywhere, everyday.. accumulated waste. Nevermind. I didn’t anyway..
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