Comments on: Week 39 Results: 4.3 oz of plastic waste. http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/week-39-results-43-oz-of-plastic-waste/ Learn to live life with less plastic... for the health of our bodies, our oceans, our planet. I don't buy new plastic. Join me on my plastic-free journey. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:55:13 +0000 hourly 1 By: terrible person http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/week-39-results-43-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-1846 terrible person Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:18:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/week-39-results-4-3-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-1846 Thanks, Leslie, for the heads-up about the chemicals used in decaffeination. I drink a little Peet's decaf at work, and according to their <a HREF="http://www.peets.com/learn/coffee_faqs.asp" REL="nofollow">FAQ</a>, the methyl chloride process is as safe as the water process. However, the site doesn't actually say which one they use. I just emailed them; it will be interesting to read their response. Or maybe I'll just ask at a store. Thanks, Leslie, for the heads-up about the chemicals used in decaffeination. I drink a little Peet’s decaf at work, and according to their FAQ, the methyl chloride process is as safe as the water process. However, the site doesn’t actually say which one they use. I just emailed them; it will be interesting to read their response. Or maybe I’ll just ask at a store.

]]> By: Ken http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/week-39-results-43-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-1839 Ken Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:07:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/week-39-results-4-3-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-1839 Beth,<br/><br/>Just adding my $.02-- for the vast majority of people (e.g. those lacking heart arrhythmias), there's nothing wrong with a little bit of caffeine in the diet and there's even some suggestions it might be good for most people. (I seem to recall it being beneficial for decreasing the incidence of both diabetes and depression (and possibly heart disease as well), although it's been awhile since I really checked into it and I don't care to bother right now.) I do know that 'Medical Science' has tried (and failed) time and time again to prove that drinking coffee is bad for you. One hypothesis is that coffee contains a lot of natural antioxidants that seem to be helping (although there hasn't been much benefit shown to taking Vitamin C or E, so go figure.) I also seem to recall (in agreement with another poster here) that decaffeinated coffee does not offer the same health benefits as the real thing. <br/><br/>So... my advice would be to find something else to give up. Regular (moderate) coffee consumption is a vice worth keeping, right along with regular (moderate) red wine consumption.<br/><br/>Dr. Ken Beth,

Just adding my $.02– for the vast majority of people (e.g. those lacking heart arrhythmias), there’s nothing wrong with a little bit of caffeine in the diet and there’s even some suggestions it might be good for most people. (I seem to recall it being beneficial for decreasing the incidence of both diabetes and depression (and possibly heart disease as well), although it’s been awhile since I really checked into it and I don’t care to bother right now.) I do know that ‘Medical Science’ has tried (and failed) time and time again to prove that drinking coffee is bad for you. One hypothesis is that coffee contains a lot of natural antioxidants that seem to be helping (although there hasn’t been much benefit shown to taking Vitamin C or E, so go figure.) I also seem to recall (in agreement with another poster here) that decaffeinated coffee does not offer the same health benefits as the real thing.

So… my advice would be to find something else to give up. Regular (moderate) coffee consumption is a vice worth keeping, right along with regular (moderate) red wine consumption.

Dr. Ken

]]> By: leslie http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/week-39-results-43-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-1836 leslie Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:25:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/week-39-results-4-3-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-1836 Hi FPF!<br/>Please check out the "decaffeinated" link here. The chemicals used to decaf coffee are far more harmful that a few cups of the real thing.<br/><br/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decaffeination<br/><br/>Those rascally kitties! Hi FPF!
Please check out the “decaffeinated” link here. The chemicals used to decaf coffee are far more harmful that a few cups of the real thing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decaffeination

Those rascally kitties!

]]> By: Fake Plastic Fish http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/week-39-results-43-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-1834 Fake Plastic Fish Tue, 18 Mar 2008 02:07:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/week-39-results-4-3-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-1834 Hey Lauren. How bright is it? How much can you see by it? Would it be enough to see furniture in the room in order to avoid bumping into things? Or is it more like exit lights on the floor of a plane? Can you describe your experience with them a little more? Hey Lauren. How bright is it? How much can you see by it? Would it be enough to see furniture in the room in order to avoid bumping into things? Or is it more like exit lights on the floor of a plane? Can you describe your experience with them a little more?

]]> By: lauren http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/week-39-results-43-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-1833 lauren Tue, 18 Mar 2008 02:02:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/week-39-results-4-3-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-1833 What about these: <br/>http://electrical.hardwarestore.com/13-41-night-lights/forever-glow-blue-night-light-cd2-684208.aspx<br/><br/>They are made of plastic, but there is no bulb to replace. I have had some last a long while. What about these:
http://electrical.hardwarestore.com/13-41-night-lights/forever-glow-blue-night-light-cd2-684208.aspx

They are made of plastic, but there is no bulb to replace. I have had some last a long while.

]]> By: Fake Plastic Fish http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/week-39-results-43-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-1832 Fake Plastic Fish Tue, 18 Mar 2008 02:00:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/week-39-results-4-3-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-1832 P.S. A candle up high might be nice in the evening while we're awake, but the night light, the part about saving bones and lives, that has to be on while we sleep for when one of us has to stumble to the bathroom in the middle of the night while still asleep and certainly incapable of finding a flashlight.<br/><br/>:-) P.S. A candle up high might be nice in the evening while we’re awake, but the night light, the part about saving bones and lives, that has to be on while we sleep for when one of us has to stumble to the bathroom in the middle of the night while still asleep and certainly incapable of finding a flashlight.

:-)

]]> By: Fake Plastic Fish http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/week-39-results-43-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-1831 Fake Plastic Fish Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:36:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/week-39-results-4-3-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-1831 Heather, you crack me up. The first thing I thought was, "Oh great. The cats will have a field day burning our house down if I leave a lit candle burning at night."<br/><br/>Here's the deal. We have one night light in the bedroom. It is essential. Our bathroom is off the bedroom, and to get to the bathroom in the evening, we have to go through the bedroom. I think it's a lot better to leave a tiny 4-watt night light on at night than to be constantly turning on the overhead light (which one of us may forget to turn off.) And also, at night, the night light saves bones and probably lives. Not kidding.<br/><br/>So anyway, it's one small night light. I'd love to not have to buy new bulbs in a plastic package, but when it comes down to it, if I can't find them without, I'm just going to break down and do it.<br/><br/>*Sigh*<br/><br/>Oh, and Vanessa, I'm not talking about switching to a CFL night light (which would contain mercury) but an LED which I believe does not contain toxic elements. Anyone else know?<br/><br/>Beth Heather, you crack me up. The first thing I thought was, “Oh great. The cats will have a field day burning our house down if I leave a lit candle burning at night.”

Here’s the deal. We have one night light in the bedroom. It is essential. Our bathroom is off the bedroom, and to get to the bathroom in the evening, we have to go through the bedroom. I think it’s a lot better to leave a tiny 4-watt night light on at night than to be constantly turning on the overhead light (which one of us may forget to turn off.) And also, at night, the night light saves bones and probably lives. Not kidding.

So anyway, it’s one small night light. I’d love to not have to buy new bulbs in a plastic package, but when it comes down to it, if I can’t find them without, I’m just going to break down and do it.

*Sigh*

Oh, and Vanessa, I’m not talking about switching to a CFL night light (which would contain mercury) but an LED which I believe does not contain toxic elements. Anyone else know?

Beth

]]> By: heather t http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/week-39-results-43-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-1830 heather t Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:04:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/week-39-results-4-3-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-1830 You know I'm not recommending keeping a candle burning while you're asleep?<br/><br/>Of course. You knew that. You know I’m not recommending keeping a candle burning while you’re asleep?

Of course. You knew that.

]]> By: heather t http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/week-39-results-43-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-1829 heather t Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:02:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/week-39-results-4-3-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-1829 Hi - glad no one was hurt in the spice bottle incident!<br/><br/>Just wondering if the night lights are something you can live without or live with less of. You don't have little kiddos stumbling to the potty in the dark, so...<br/><br/>If you like a little light in the evenings, how about a soy-based candle? Or keep an LED flashlight by the bed if you or TP have to get up in the dark.<br/><br/>Just an idea; trying to help you stay plastic-free! Hi – glad no one was hurt in the spice bottle incident!

Just wondering if the night lights are something you can live without or live with less of. You don’t have little kiddos stumbling to the potty in the dark, so…

If you like a little light in the evenings, how about a soy-based candle? Or keep an LED flashlight by the bed if you or TP have to get up in the dark.

Just an idea; trying to help you stay plastic-free!

]]> By: Vanessa http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/week-39-results-43-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-1828 Vanessa Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:06:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/week-39-results-4-3-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-1828 I'm very torn about the light bulbs. The older traditional kind you can dispose of, recycle, etc. The newer more energy efficient ones have special disposal procedures and contain mercury which if the bulb ever breaks requires a costly haz-mat type clean up. Your thoughts? I’m very torn about the light bulbs. The older traditional kind you can dispose of, recycle, etc. The newer more energy efficient ones have special disposal procedures and contain mercury which if the bulb ever breaks requires a costly haz-mat type clean up. Your thoughts?

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