tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17673846.post1794606487974533244..comments2023-10-31T01:52:06.818+11:00Comments on Jorth: Plastic free for November (feel free to join in!)Jorthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11263908192771903161noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17673846.post-83757568210636518152008-10-30T15:06:00.000+11:002008-10-30T15:06:00.000+11:00I'll make an effort in November and think of you. ...I'll make an effort in November and think of you. It all start with awareness!<BR/>Looking forward to reading/trying your recipes!Audreyjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08294786185347868405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17673846.post-73437256709534510042008-10-28T21:48:00.000+11:002008-10-28T21:48:00.000+11:00count palazzo seahorse in! i have had enough of th...count palazzo seahorse in! i have had enough of the tides of plastic coming into the house too.<BR/><BR/>good on you jorth :) come over for a cup of tea - real tea in a real cup!lisettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121249032097526446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17673846.post-5492145547159760652008-10-28T18:32:00.000+11:002008-10-28T18:32:00.000+11:00I'd love to add your posts to the Plastic-free Pos...I'd love to add your posts to the Plastic-free Posse on my Fake Plastic Fish blog (http://www.fakeplasticfish.com). Will you be labeling all your plastic-related posts "Plastic free"? I can link to that label.<BR/><BR/>I agree with all your caveats except for the one about cans. The BPA lining in cans is actually more toxic for us than the BPA in plastic Nalgene bottles, according to the Environmental Working Group. That's because the high heats at which foods are canned. We avoid all canned goods in our home and instead opt for fresh produce, dried beans, and foods packaged in glass. Are those options for you?<BR/><BR/>I've been going plastic-free for over a year now and have a list that might be helpful:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.fakeplasticfish.com/thelist" REL="nofollow">http://www.fakeplasticfish.com/thelist</A><BR/><BR/>BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17673846.post-55159198472231282952008-10-28T15:53:00.000+11:002008-10-28T15:53:00.000+11:00Thanks, Katie. I'll be starting on the 1st of Nove...Thanks, Katie. I'll be starting on the 1st of November. Join in, join in!Jorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11263908192771903161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17673846.post-64845465365528406232008-10-28T15:44:00.000+11:002008-10-28T15:44:00.000+11:00Yeap I agree. It's everywhere. I minimise plastic ...Yeap I agree. It's everywhere. I minimise plastic in my shopping, actually all packaging. I got cranky with the woman who sold me my wallet - see my most recent post - because she insisted I take the box. I insisted she deal with the box. It went on, nicely, for a bit and when I saw she didn't understand I took the box and it will be painted and store things - or used to wrap a Christmas present. Food stuff is hard though - you're right about dips and sour cream and milk and stuff. We go through about 12-16 litres of milk a week and it's more economical to buy it in large containers - but they're plastic. I drink from a metal water bottle and refill it from the tap. I don't understand why people BUY water in 600ml bottles. Do you know the mark-up on this stuff? Good for you. I can't promise to be plastic free, but I will work on it, be mindful of it and have a little project on the boil to show you, if I can get myself organised in less than 21 days. Are you starting today?Kate Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11731006032499344619noreply@blogger.com