I'm planning to start an online business and naturally want it to be as eco friendly as possible. That of course means avoiding plastic containers. The most practical alternatives are cardboard or tin ( Read more... )

Hi everyone! I am going to be a vendor at a local festival in June and I plan to sell (among other things) homemade facial cleanser. I have all of the ingredients and a great recipe, so my only problem now is deciding what containers to use. I have thought of several options and they all have benefits and drawbacks ( Read more... )

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I'm looking to reduce my intake of plastics. A friend told me about solid shampoo and conditioner bars, which don't use up plastic bottles every time you purchase one. Has anyone used shampoo bars like these ones? If you have bought one before, what kind of packaging did it come in? Reviews of the product are helpful, too ( Read more... )

I've been cheap/lazy and using the free supplies for packages and envelopes as plastic is lighter then paper products, so also cheaper to ship ( Read more... )

My yoga mat is going to need replacing soon (probably within the next 2-4 months, assuming my normal use). When it finally gives, I'd rather not get another PVC one, for a couple of reasons. First, I am not a huge fan of the environmental and health impacts of PVC + phthlates. Additionally, anything that doesn't take a while to break in -- in terms ( Read more... )

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More particularly,  I'm wondering about how you dispose of your litter. I've seen posts in the memories about what type of litter people use, but I am wondering if anyone has a plastic bag-free method for cleaning the litter box. I use Arm & Hammer Essentials (the corn byproduct flakey stuff) and I am pretty happy with how long a bag lasts, the ( Read more... )

Hey guys! So...I have some hard, clear plastic cups my mom bought for me at Target, probably about three years ago. They're those cheap ones supposed to be used for picnics and whatnot ( Read more... )

I have two small children and we often take snacks with us when we go out. I am trying to avoid using Ziploc-type plastic bags because I don't like being dependent on them, and I hate washing them ( Read more... )

Does anyone know where to get biodegradable plastic cups (made from corn) for public use? When I was at Bonnaroo I drank overpriced lemonade out of one and was impressed that it seemed substantial even though it was obviously thinner plastic and not made from the "bad stuff ( Read more... )