Plastic on Shine

Be honest: Are you still using plastic water bottles?

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A few weeks ago, my mom and I were meticulously planning the menu and supplies for my son's birthday party. We wanted to do things as simply as possible, but we also wanted to have a delicious, healthy spread for our small guests as well as the adults.

User post: Should we pay for plastic and paper bags?

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Unfortunately, the citizens of Seattle recently voted against a proposal that would have made it mandatory for grocery, drug and convenience stores to charge 20 cents for each plastic or paper bag taken by customers.

What a great idea! What a shame! The use of these throwaway bags falls under the category of unnecessary consumption and we should be charged accordingly.

User Post: Would You Ban Plastic Bottled Water?

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A small town in Australia is doing just that. Residents of Bundanoon, Australia claim that it is not good for the environment, along with other complaints.

Measuring cup makeover.

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You know those days when you cook and it looks like a hurricane just blew through your kitchen? Pots here, pans there, and plenty of drips everywhere. There are days when we clumsily drop key utensils and end up doing things in a completely makeshift way. And we rarely come out of the experience unscathed (there's a scar or splatter stain from almost every culinary undertaking).