It's not too soon to host a PATRIOTIC PARTY. Fouth of July is the obvious choice, but you might also want to think about election parties, President's Day, or, well YOU DON'T NEED AN EXCUSE TO THROW A PATRIOTIC PARTY, especially not for the kids.
HERE IS THE CHALLENGE!
Everything you serve, everything you use to serve, everything you use to decorate, everything from the TP and the GUEST TOWELS IN THE BATHROOM to the GRILL, OVEN, or MICROWAVE must be MADE IN THE USA - even if it's VINTAGE!
More, all guests should be advised that they need to wear clothes and shoes and hats MADE IN THE USA - even it it's VINTAGE!
We went shopping to a variety of dollar themed stores in our area from chains to independents and we know you can find CHEAP PARTY DECORATIONS that aren't made here...
Tempting to buy them, but then what do you do after? Usually throw away all that paper and plastic to fill our landfills where, covered with earth, it will take them years - even hundreds of years - to deteriorate. You're throwing away your time, energy, effort, and making more expense ultimately for yourself by doing so.
Look through what you already have, or go thrift shopping! We found mugs from the last Presidential Election at a thrift store for both Democrats and Republicans!
Showing posts with label ecology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ecology. Show all posts
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Monday, March 21, 2011
MAKE YOUR OWN GROCERY CARRY BAGS RATHER THAN PLASTIC OR STORE BAGS MADE IN CHINA
Shame on Ralphs, Food For Less, (The Kroger Company), and all those other stores that are being forced by laws or who want to slow the use of PLASTIC BAGS! They are selling us junk for a buck or more, and so far I haven't found one that was MADE IN THE USA.
SHOW ME a Grocery or Shopping Bag substitute that is MADE IN THE UNITED STATES! I want to preserve manufacturing jobs and this economy as well as this ecology!
SHOW ME a Grocery or Shopping Bag that really LASTS, that can be used over and over again without breaking!
SHOW ME a Grocery or Shopping Bag substitute that is MADE IN THE UNITED STATES! I want to preserve manufacturing jobs and this economy as well as this ecology!
SHOW ME a Grocery or Shopping Bag that really LASTS, that can be used over and over again without breaking!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
A MADE IN AMERICA ECO LUNCH BOX FOR YOUR KIDS BROWN BAG
or maybe your OWN take to the office lunch?
GOODBYN has school programs...
"We are a small company in Naperville, Illinois who had a little idea to reinvent the way kids eat lunch—making lunchtime easier, more inspiring and fun for both kids and parents. From the beginning, we decided to be as transparent as possible about our decisions as a company: how we produce, ship and get product to market. Below, you’ll find information about our materials, suppliers, vendors and craftsmen whose unrelenting energy has made Goodbyn possible...
"Conceived in Seattle and Chicago"
"As we concepted Goodbyn and researched kids’ eating habits, we wanted a team of people who meshed with our beliefs, but had the unique background of research-driven, modern product design. We thought we’d be searching for a while, but (almost immediately) we were able to form a dream team with the expertise and design aesthetic that enables Goodbyn to look as cool as it does while making lunchtime for kids smarter than ever.
"Born in the USA! (Michigan, to be precise...)"
All of Goodbyn’s products are manufactured in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Cascade Engineering. They were Goodbyn’s choice from the beginning because of their capabilities in engineering, an impressive client list, and high-volume manufacturing capacity. We also preferred Cascade because of their transparency in labor and environmental ethics. They have garnered innumerable awards and certifications for their stewardship to the environment, their employees and community, and setting a new standard by which all other companies will measure themselves in the future."
Click on the link to get to this company and their colorful lunchboxes!
GOODBYN has school programs...
"We are a small company in Naperville, Illinois who had a little idea to reinvent the way kids eat lunch—making lunchtime easier, more inspiring and fun for both kids and parents. From the beginning, we decided to be as transparent as possible about our decisions as a company: how we produce, ship and get product to market. Below, you’ll find information about our materials, suppliers, vendors and craftsmen whose unrelenting energy has made Goodbyn possible...
"Conceived in Seattle and Chicago"
"As we concepted Goodbyn and researched kids’ eating habits, we wanted a team of people who meshed with our beliefs, but had the unique background of research-driven, modern product design. We thought we’d be searching for a while, but (almost immediately) we were able to form a dream team with the expertise and design aesthetic that enables Goodbyn to look as cool as it does while making lunchtime for kids smarter than ever.
"Born in the USA! (Michigan, to be precise...)"
All of Goodbyn’s products are manufactured in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Cascade Engineering. They were Goodbyn’s choice from the beginning because of their capabilities in engineering, an impressive client list, and high-volume manufacturing capacity. We also preferred Cascade because of their transparency in labor and environmental ethics. They have garnered innumerable awards and certifications for their stewardship to the environment, their employees and community, and setting a new standard by which all other companies will measure themselves in the future."
Click on the link to get to this company and their colorful lunchboxes!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
SUN CHIPS has THE WORLDS FIRST 100% COMPOSTABLE CHIP BAG
The other day I had the pleasure of eating SUN CHIPS by Fritolay... you know these tasty chips which are 30% less fat than regular potato chips...
THE BAG WAS MADE FROM 90% RENEWABLE PLANT BASED MATERIALS.
The illustration on the back showed how the entire bag would turn into compost -able material within weeks! (When you see the foil-like interior this fact is entirely surprising!)
We are all for ECOLOGY here! We don't think you have to compromise your ecological beliefs to buy made in the USA!
SUN CHIPS are made by FRITOLAY of Plano Texas
PS. Sun chips are said to be the BEST POSSIBLE SNACK YOU CAN EAT when it comes to lower fats and higher nutrician. They beat out potato chips and all the rest!
THE BAG WAS MADE FROM 90% RENEWABLE PLANT BASED MATERIALS.
The illustration on the back showed how the entire bag would turn into compost -able material within weeks! (When you see the foil-like interior this fact is entirely surprising!)
We are all for ECOLOGY here! We don't think you have to compromise your ecological beliefs to buy made in the USA!
SUN CHIPS are made by FRITOLAY of Plano Texas
PS. Sun chips are said to be the BEST POSSIBLE SNACK YOU CAN EAT when it comes to lower fats and higher nutrician. They beat out potato chips and all the rest!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
WANT TO GET OFF JUNK MAIL LISTS including e-mail!) - KEEP TO YOUR BUDGET BY REDUCING TEMPTATION and
SAVE PAPER and TIME deleting junk e-mail ? THE DIRECT MAIL MARKETING ASSOCIATION !
I have used this service myself back when I somehow got 7 J.Crew catalogues... As I remember it, I filled an envelope with those labels and sent them into the DMM and within a few months those catalogues ceased to come to my door.
I know INTERNET shopping saves having to go out to shop. And maybe package shipments are all that's keeping the post office alive... but think of it this way SHOPPING is WALKING and WALKING is EXERCISE!
I have used this service myself back when I somehow got 7 J.Crew catalogues... As I remember it, I filled an envelope with those labels and sent them into the DMM and within a few months those catalogues ceased to come to my door.
I know INTERNET shopping saves having to go out to shop. And maybe package shipments are all that's keeping the post office alive... but think of it this way SHOPPING is WALKING and WALKING is EXERCISE!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
USING ECOBAGS ? YOU MAY BE SUSPECTED OF BEING A SHOPLIFTER!
MAYBE WE SHOULD JUST LET THOSE ECO-BAGS THAT ARE SO HANDY ROT ON THE SHELVES and go back to PAPER OR PLASTIC ! USING THEM CAN GET YOU SUSPECTED OF THEFT!
This morning I packed one of those inexpensive but very lightweight ecobags that are being pushed to sub in for paper and plastic by almost all the grocery stores in Southern California - maybe around the country. I packed it with three library books, a bottle of water, a wallet, some fruit and a can of tuna I had bought for lunch. Also a folding umbrella, and a couple work files. It's lighter than any purse or backpack I have.
I went into my local grocery store - a RALPHS - to see what they had for sale for Halloween; cakes, cookies, candies, candles, pumpkins, all those things in various departments. So I was roaming all around the store. I don't think I was in the store too long. And no employee approached me to ask me if they could help me locate anything. As I was heading out, there was a woman with a full shopping cart ahead of me. She was older and slow. The alarms went off. I hesitated behind her. Then we both went out, though I was still behind her.
Suddenly an Operations Manager, three employees (likely baggers) and a Coke-A-Cola representative were accosting me on the sidewalk, because supposidly I set off the alarm. I told the Operations Manager that it was not I who had set off the alarm, but the woman ahead of me. I threw my ecobag to the pavement. Let her pick it up and search through it, I thought. I suggested she check her CAMERAS TO SEE WHO SET OFF THE ALARM. She said that "People don't walk around the store with ALREADY FULL ECOBAGS!"
By now customers were coming out of the store and taking looks my way. I said I was embarrassed and humiliated to be thought of as a thief. I pointed at one customer and then the guy who turned out to be the Coke- A-Cola guy. I told her that lots of people use the bags for other things.
"SO WHY DO YOU SELL THEM THEN?" I said.
In the end she was not going to put her hands into my possessions. And in the end I will not be shopping at Ralphs until I get an apology from corporate.
AREN'T WE SICK OF SHOPPING IN STORES THAT TREAT CUSTOMERS AS CRIMINALS?!
This morning I packed one of those inexpensive but very lightweight ecobags that are being pushed to sub in for paper and plastic by almost all the grocery stores in Southern California - maybe around the country. I packed it with three library books, a bottle of water, a wallet, some fruit and a can of tuna I had bought for lunch. Also a folding umbrella, and a couple work files. It's lighter than any purse or backpack I have.
I went into my local grocery store - a RALPHS - to see what they had for sale for Halloween; cakes, cookies, candies, candles, pumpkins, all those things in various departments. So I was roaming all around the store. I don't think I was in the store too long. And no employee approached me to ask me if they could help me locate anything. As I was heading out, there was a woman with a full shopping cart ahead of me. She was older and slow. The alarms went off. I hesitated behind her. Then we both went out, though I was still behind her.
Suddenly an Operations Manager, three employees (likely baggers) and a Coke-A-Cola representative were accosting me on the sidewalk, because supposidly I set off the alarm. I told the Operations Manager that it was not I who had set off the alarm, but the woman ahead of me. I threw my ecobag to the pavement. Let her pick it up and search through it, I thought. I suggested she check her CAMERAS TO SEE WHO SET OFF THE ALARM. She said that "People don't walk around the store with ALREADY FULL ECOBAGS!"
By now customers were coming out of the store and taking looks my way. I said I was embarrassed and humiliated to be thought of as a thief. I pointed at one customer and then the guy who turned out to be the Coke- A-Cola guy. I told her that lots of people use the bags for other things.
"SO WHY DO YOU SELL THEM THEN?" I said.
In the end she was not going to put her hands into my possessions. And in the end I will not be shopping at Ralphs until I get an apology from corporate.
AREN'T WE SICK OF SHOPPING IN STORES THAT TREAT CUSTOMERS AS CRIMINALS?!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
CATCH A BREAK WITH THE IRS - GREEN YOUR HOME
THE AMERICAN RECOVERY and REINVESTMENT ACT may give you at TAX CREDIT for using energy efficient home improvements and ELECTRIC VEHICLES. Let's at least look into reducing our consumption of foreign oil. You can get up to 30% tax break up to $15,00 to add insulation, eterior windows, doors or skylights, or heating and cooling systems or solar water heaters and geothermal heat pumps and small wind turbines may be covered... SO MAKE A FRIENDLY VISIT TO THE IRS LINK UNDER THE TITLE!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
PAPER or PLASTIC ? ECONOMY or ECOLOGY
ECONOMY or ECOLOGY ?
Today many stores are offering a recycled bag alternative for your purchases, as an alternative to going out the door with paper or plastic grocery and other bags.
Which should you use?
First of all, PAPER BAGS are far more biodegradable than PLASTIC BAGS. However, the recycled bag alternative may actually not be made of recycled materials itself and is probably not made in the United States. The ones of a fiberous looking material, I find, do not hold up for long and I wonder just how many plastic bags I didn't use because I load groceries in plastic bags into these.
Canvas or other heavy cloth bags that are well sewn to hold weight are a good alternative for carrying things since cotton cloth is also more biodegradable than plastic and washable.
FIND A HEAVY CANVAS BAG THAT IS ALSO MADE IN THE UNITED STATES and you've done the best you can for our economy and our ecology...
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