In--
electronic e-vites
saving and then recycling catologs (that you don't want and won't use)
cameras with rechargable batteries
donating gently used and unabused clothing
shorter showers
reusable lunchboxes
monitoring your electronics and unplugging them when they're finished charging
edible birthday gifts
washable cutlery
Out--
paper invitations
tossing catologs in the TRASH as soon as you get them in the mail
cameras that run on Double or Triple A's. Give that energizer bunny a rest!
throwing away gently used or unabused clothing
wasting water on washing
paper lunchbags
leaving your wall charger plugged in after your electronic device is completely charged
inexpensive but poor-quality birthday gifts (that will most likely be tossed in the TRASH when they break)
plastic cutlery
**small but SHOCKING fact: 99% of the products purchased by Americans are thrown away within six months of their purchase.
Sources: The Story of Stuff, Mama's Rant
I really like this layout and I think this thing is pretty cool but uh, what is it really? I wanna help somehow!! Bye! -Ada
ReplyDeleteWow, 99%!?! Really sad, but probably true once you think about it...
ReplyDeleteGreat column, keep up the good work!