Comments on: Week 45 Results: 4.9 oz of plastic waste. http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/04/week-45-results-49-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: Anonymous http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/04/week-45-results-49-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-2358 Anonymous Tue, 13 May 2008 03:49:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/04/week-45-results-4-9-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-2358 Beth, Thanks for your response regarding mechanical pencils. I never thought of it that way - that the refills come in plastic. <br/><br/>I'm wondering though, is the best ecological answer that there is NO ratio of plastic-spent-to-wood-saved that would make the plastic choice a good one. Or, is it that it's this particular example where the plastic-spent-to-wood-saved ratio that is not worth it ecologically?<br/><br/>BTW My name is Shirley. Thanks for you time, Beth. What a neat website. Beth, Thanks for your response regarding mechanical pencils. I never thought of it that way – that the refills come in plastic.

I’m wondering though, is the best ecological answer that there is NO ratio of plastic-spent-to-wood-saved that would make the plastic choice a good one. Or, is it that it’s this particular example where the plastic-spent-to-wood-saved ratio that is not worth it ecologically?

BTW My name is Shirley. Thanks for you time, Beth. What a neat website.

]]> By: Fake Plastic Fish http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/04/week-45-results-49-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-2344 Fake Plastic Fish Sun, 11 May 2008 21:49:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/04/week-45-results-4-9-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-2344 Jenn: Just because an item has a recycling symbol on it does not mean it's actually recyclable. And here in Oakland, those bags definitely are not. I recommend you read my post about where our recycling goes to understand what can and can't be recycled here:<br/><br/><a HREF="http://www.fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/recycling-part-2-lessons-from-davis.html" REL="nofollow">http://www.fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/recycling-part-2-lessons-from-davis.html</a><br/><br/>Yellowplum: We've tried Pet Promise. It gave them diarrhea, unfortunately. But other than that, it still comes in the same BPA-lined cans and plastic-lined bags.<br/><br/>Anonymous: I don't use mechanical pencils because the refills all come in plastic containers. I use a pencil for everyday writing and a refillable fountain pen for times when ink is required. The fountain pen that I use (Lamy brand) comes with a converter that allows it to be filled from a bottle of ink rather than disposable ink cartridges. Jenn: Just because an item has a recycling symbol on it does not mean it’s actually recyclable. And here in Oakland, those bags definitely are not. I recommend you read my post about where our recycling goes to understand what can and can’t be recycled here:

http://www.fakeplasticfish.com/2007/10/recycling-part-2-lessons-from-davis.html

Yellowplum: We’ve tried Pet Promise. It gave them diarrhea, unfortunately. But other than that, it still comes in the same BPA-lined cans and plastic-lined bags.

Anonymous: I don’t use mechanical pencils because the refills all come in plastic containers. I use a pencil for everyday writing and a refillable fountain pen for times when ink is required. The fountain pen that I use (Lamy brand) comes with a converter that allows it to be filled from a bottle of ink rather than disposable ink cartridges.

]]> By: Anonymous http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/04/week-45-results-49-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-2343 Anonymous Sun, 11 May 2008 05:40:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/04/week-45-results-4-9-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-2343 Hi Beth, I am happy to find your website tonight. It's a nice coincidence that I found after looking for alternative cat litter. I just bought cedar chips that are normally used for rabbit cages. I imagine it would be messy on its own so I will put a layer of Yesterdays News over it. But it's so much cheaper than any of the cat litters. Unfortunately, it does come in a plastic bag. I also just found out that another possible alternative is the grass pellets made for rabbits. It's also suppose to be much cheaper than cat litter.<br/><br/>I found your website because I was trying to find out what is more eco friendly, using a mechanical pencil or a reusable pen. Happen to know?<br/><br/>Thanks, Beth. Hi Beth, I am happy to find your website tonight. It’s a nice coincidence that I found after looking for alternative cat litter. I just bought cedar chips that are normally used for rabbit cages. I imagine it would be messy on its own so I will put a layer of Yesterdays News over it. But it’s so much cheaper than any of the cat litters. Unfortunately, it does come in a plastic bag. I also just found out that another possible alternative is the grass pellets made for rabbits. It’s also suppose to be much cheaper than cat litter.

I found your website because I was trying to find out what is more eco friendly, using a mechanical pencil or a reusable pen. Happen to know?

Thanks, Beth.

]]> By: Robj98168 http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/04/week-45-results-49-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-2288 Robj98168 Fri, 02 May 2008 03:31:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/04/week-45-results-4-9-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-2288 Ya ever notice that organic bananas have that platic around the stems??? regular bananas do not??? what is <i>up</i> with that??? Ya ever notice that organic bananas have that platic around the stems??? regular bananas do not??? what is up with that???

]]> By: yellowplum http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/04/week-45-results-49-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-2287 yellowplum Fri, 02 May 2008 03:29:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/04/week-45-results-4-9-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-2287 If you get on The Amazing Race I will most definitely watch it!<br/><br/>As far as the whole cat litter thing goes, I am fortunate enough to be just down the street from a sawmill. They encourage local people to take wood shavings (which I use for kitty litter) and block-ends (which I use in my wood stove) free of cost. <br/><br/>As far as food goes, I can recommend "Pet Promise" brand. They are pretty conscientious in terms of how they source their ingredients, but getting their food in bulk amounts is not easy and their product is relatively expensive. If you get on The Amazing Race I will most definitely watch it!

As far as the whole cat litter thing goes, I am fortunate enough to be just down the street from a sawmill. They encourage local people to take wood shavings (which I use for kitty litter) and block-ends (which I use in my wood stove) free of cost.

As far as food goes, I can recommend “Pet Promise” brand. They are pretty conscientious in terms of how they source their ingredients, but getting their food in bulk amounts is not easy and their product is relatively expensive.

]]> By: Anie http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/04/week-45-results-49-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-2284 Anie Thu, 01 May 2008 20:33:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/04/week-45-results-4-9-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-2284 Cats don't "need" canned food~It is actually just dry food combined with some wet making ingredients and put into a can~<br/>http://www.2ndchance.info/catfood.htm<br/><br/>Anie<br/><br/>PS. There are all varying opinions on what to feed your cat, I'm just erring on the side of saving the planet~ Cats don’t “need” canned food~It is actually just dry food combined with some wet making ingredients and put into a can~
http://www.2ndchance.info/catfood.htm

Anie

PS. There are all varying opinions on what to feed your cat, I’m just erring on the side of saving the planet~

]]> By: JustBec http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/04/week-45-results-49-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-2282 JustBec Thu, 01 May 2008 17:32:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/04/week-45-results-4-9-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-2282 Oh my gosh - I hope you get on The Amazing Race! I love that show so much! Enjoy your retreat - I hope it is very peaceful for you and you come back feeling refreshed.<br/><br/>(In other news, I was excited to get in to work today b/c I had a package on my desk in a reusable envelope that we use for interoffice stuff and I thought it was a Brita filter. Unfortunately it was a Pur filter. Sigh.) Oh my gosh – I hope you get on The Amazing Race! I love that show so much! Enjoy your retreat – I hope it is very peaceful for you and you come back feeling refreshed.

(In other news, I was excited to get in to work today b/c I had a package on my desk in a reusable envelope that we use for interoffice stuff and I thought it was a Brita filter. Unfortunately it was a Pur filter. Sigh.)

]]> By: Allie http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/04/week-45-results-49-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-2279 Allie Thu, 01 May 2008 01:51:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/04/week-45-results-4-9-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-2279 Oh! And thanks for the links!<br/><br/>I've use Yesterdays News as my backup if I haven't made enough litter and don't have time too. I don't feel like it works as well as my recipe, but it's not bad. And it comes in a paper bag. Oh! And thanks for the links!

I’ve use Yesterdays News as my backup if I haven’t made enough litter and don’t have time too. I don’t feel like it works as well as my recipe, but it’s not bad. And it comes in a paper bag.

]]> By: Allie http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/04/week-45-results-49-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-2278 Allie Thu, 01 May 2008 01:48:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/04/week-45-results-4-9-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-2278 I don't get the banana plastic! It drives me nuts! It doesn't matter what "brand" I buy -- all organic bananas have it! I don’t get the banana plastic! It drives me nuts! It doesn’t matter what “brand” I buy — all organic bananas have it!

]]> By: Anonymous http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/04/week-45-results-49-oz-of-plastic-waste/comment-page-1/#comment-2275 Anonymous Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:27:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/04/week-45-results-4-9-oz-of-plastic-waste/#comment-2275 There used to be a big chain pet store that sold loose cat litter. The consumer would bring in a reusable container and just fill it up, you get it weighed and then, you are done. Might want to look into that. This was several years ago though and I'm not sure if they still do it. There used to be a big chain pet store that sold loose cat litter. The consumer would bring in a reusable container and just fill it up, you get it weighed and then, you are done. Might want to look into that. This was several years ago though and I’m not sure if they still do it.

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