tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post1145826515171895039..comments2023-07-01T14:53:34.268+02:00Comments on A Green and Rosie Life: Observations on #PlasticfreeJulyA Green and Rosie Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-62892433693585802962017-08-14T17:44:26.602+02:002017-08-14T17:44:26.602+02:00It is very interesting that there is SO much plast...It is very interesting that there is SO much plastic in so many things we least suspect, or we don't realise how much. I had no idea about the tea bags! <br />I think the problem is that plastic is so cheap and easy to make into things and there is so much of it used that getting that reduced is a long and hard job. What gets my goat is companies that produce "eco friendly" products like skin care or other things but their stuff still comes in plastic containers! Plastic bags are a huge bug bear of mine too and plastic wrap on foods in supermarkets! <br />I must stop ranting now. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and all that info. #goinggreenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-35397241461130224402017-08-11T17:19:54.193+02:002017-08-11T17:19:54.193+02:00While I think it is good to raise awareness via a ...While I think it is good to raise awareness via a month as you point out it should not be constrained to just one month but the year. I like the sound of trying out loose tea. #GoingGreenThe Queen of Collagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10943179646399270703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-43536742025353577982017-08-09T15:58:00.651+02:002017-08-09T15:58:00.651+02:00Yep, loose tea for me too from now on. Yuck! I k...Yep, loose tea for me too from now on. Yuck! I keep trying to use less plastic, but usually can't shop till late at night when the farm shop is closed, so end up at the supermarket again. I definitely need to start 'seeing' plastic more and actively avoiding it better.Letahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772055777632977534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-77079905142824118492017-08-08T13:41:57.049+02:002017-08-08T13:41:57.049+02:00That is very concerning that tea bags contain plas...That is very concerning that tea bags contain plastic! I do have a loose leaf tea pot but I don't use it as often as I should. I really should make the effort to use it more. A lot of teabags are also dipped in bleach to make them whiter! Yet another reason to switch to loose leaf tea. #GoingGreenLinky Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211383944108778601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-71786109758385919912017-08-07T11:45:30.054+02:002017-08-07T11:45:30.054+02:00I have several infusers I use for my herbal teas. ...I have several infusers I use for my herbal teas. I don't use straws. There is so much hidden in the manufacture of household items. You never know what is in your food or utensils.Carol @Comfort Spring Stationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308702098757071897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-44864272091101834692017-08-03T08:47:26.341+02:002017-08-03T08:47:26.341+02:00I knew about them not degrading unless composted p...I knew about them not degrading unless composted properly and the use of GM cord and pesticides does not surprise me. I use my own reusable produce bags and if anyone questions why I don't use the corn ones I can now explain that not only are they still a wasteful resource (use once and throw away) but they carry a heavy GM and pesticide load too. Thank you. A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-74571930814458059052017-08-02T22:47:26.660+02:002017-08-02T22:47:26.660+02:00Unfortunately, cornstarch plastic is no solution--...Unfortunately, <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/environmental-impact-of-corn-based-plastics/" rel="nofollow">cornstarch plastic is no solution</a>--it doesn't actually biodegrade unless composted properly, it is often made of genetically-modified corn sprayed with pesticides, and using corn for this purpose raises the price of corn for human and animal food.<br /><br />I didn't do anything for July specifically, but I am always trying to use less plastic!Becca @ The Earthling's Handbookhttp://articles.earthlingshandbook.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-72318979129761463232017-08-02T02:51:03.338+02:002017-08-02T02:51:03.338+02:00There is too much plastic in the worldThere is too much plastic in the worldJo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.com