Comments on: Oakland Earth Expo: Went to Teach & Learned a Few Hard Lessons

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:54:11 +0000

It sometimes takes drastic presentations to get people to take notice. This is a good example of that ;o).
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By: Thistle

Thistle — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:53:00 +0000

Oh. My. GAWD! Hilarious! Absolutely love the costume… every single photo just made me burst into a fit of giggles. Big kudos for walking the talk, Beth…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:43:00 +0000

Plastic in the NYT today:
How green is your bottle?
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/04/19/opinion/20090419bottle.html

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:47:00 +0000

Good for you out there with your costume on! I read about the fark incident and I’m sorry to see that kind of reaction. If it makes you feel any better – I have made some big changes in my life based upon your blog.
Basically, the first time I read your blog and saw you state that only #1 and 2 are recycled and that it’s basically downcycling – I was like “NO – that’s not true – why in the world would they be collecting it then…” One hour of research later, I was a transformed woman. Further, learning about the plastic ocean through your site made me even more determined.
So, I guess there will always be the people that will toss the used styrofoam coffee cup out of the car window… you might never reach them.
However, there are many people out there that just need a little info. You are definitely doing the right thing and I am interested in trying the mustard recipe (o;
Cheers, Em

By: Green Fundraising

Green Fundraising — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:32:00 +0000

Sheesh is right! Sorry to hear about your bad luck when you were trying to do some good out there in that AWESOME costume of plastics! Very brave and thanks for the pics! I was looking forward to seeing them!

www.ecolabelfundraising.com

By: John Costigane

John Costigane — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:29:00 +0000

Beth, well done for a great presentation of ideas and support. There is safety in numbers so three participants should be the target.

Finding reuse for plastic waste is a lot of work. Better to avoid and opt for sustainable choices.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:58:00 +0000

Beth – I’m so glad you got these great pictures. Like everyone else here, I’m totally inspired by your energy, enthusiasm and kindness.
By the way – for all who read – I’m the person who got her purse taken – so now I’ve gotten my purse back and my wallet back (someone stuck it in the mail) So all is well!

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:36:00 +0000

So glad you did this! I love the costume! Would you like a plastic bag monster to join you two at Bay to Breakers?

Ive been a long time reader but never commented. I first met you at East Bay Green Drinks when you publicized the Brita Take Back. I work for Stopwaste.org and have recently developed a lesson all about plastics that I do with 4th/5th graders. Maybe you’d like to see it sometime….

By: Layla

Layla — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:49:00 +0000

WOW!! You really are an inspiration!!

I especially like the heading:
Problem: Plastic, Solution: You!!

Very creative & I hope it got people thinking!!

Would LOVE to hear about the pledges on the post-it notes!! :)

By: Anarres Natural Health

Anarres Natural Health — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:56:00 +0000

Beth, you are AWESOME.

For your reader who wrote:
"However, I receive so many things with packing tape - I'm in awe of how you can get away from that. "

I converted to paper tape and started wholesaling it thanks to FPF's invitation to peek into the darkest corners of my anti consumption to finds bits of plastic.

Here's the link so you know what I'm talking about.
http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/259
Look for it near you and insist that people who send you things send them with paper tape!
"Want to pack parcels without horrifying amounts of smelly killer plastic tape?

Go old school with me! "

Love & RRRevolution, Tracey