Here is an article from a men's magazine (showcasing far superior writing to Maxim and Playboy, BTW) about another environmental crisis; plastic. What they have to say about what plastics actually get recycled is frightening.
And if you'd like a craft project to make yourself feel a little better, you can
make your own bags to use when buying fruits and veggies in the grocery store. I intend to do this. What else are 3-day weekends for?
(Thanks to folks on the
VFF for the links.)