Sustainable Products Discussions

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by Monica D.

2 months ago (28 replies)

Last reply by Monica : Here is a petition to ban styrofoam in the US:.  http://www.thepetitionsite.com/289/816/292/stop-styrofoam-everywhere/   Here is a petition to support a ban on styrofoam being considered in... more»

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by Monica D.

Welcome

2 months ago (26 replies)

Last reply by Monica : A warm welcome to all new members. I hope you will enjoy the group! ... more»

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by Monica D.

Clothing

6 months ago (13 replies)

Last reply by Monica : Living sustainably may well mean moving away from petroleum-based fibres for products including clothing, and back towards natural fibres such as cotton.  For example, here is a recent Care2 article... more»

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by Monica D.

Responsible Advertising

10 months ago (1 reply)

Last reply by Monica : It is not only advertising that we need to be concerned about, but the slant that is put on news and entertainment also.   Currently, as I understand it, the corporate media control much of what the world sees and... more»

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by Monica D.

Products - how long they last

1 year ago (2 replies)

Last reply by Monica : Here is a recent Care2 article about the current form of consumerism, and how products came to be made obsolete more quickly:   http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-story-of-stuff-and-why-were-addicts.html  ... more»

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by Monica D.

Packaging!

1 year ago (32 replies)

Last reply by Monica : Here is a recent Care2 article about trying to get styrofoam banned statewide in California - it contains links on how to get involved:  ... more»

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by Monica D.

Plastic bags!

1 year ago (8 replies)

Last reply by Kate : I really hope so as I picked up 5-7 bags outside today. I bought a big container of vinegar for cleaning to day and the woman asked if I wanted a bag. It had a handle. I said I didn't need one as it had a handle to carry it. She... more»

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by Monica D.

Sustainability guides for consumers

1 year ago

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by Monica D.

Food products

2 years ago (4 replies)

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by Monica D.

Product stewardship

2 years ago (4 replies)