My Plastic-Free Life

Give-Away: Sullie Saves the Seas, a story for children and adults

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:54:45 +0000

Ocean lover Goffinet McLaren has just released a new book for kids–as well as adults–about a seagull named Sullie who organizes all his marine animal friends to combat plastic pollution.  I asked Goffinet to tell her story of how she came to love the sea and to write Sullie Saves the Seas. Read her story [...]Connect with My Plastic-free Life via Twitter or Facebook.   Recent CommentsEveryone has posted such wonderful ideas. It is good to know ... by Jan InmanI run a monthly environmental kids club – that is free for ... by Sara Jenningslove stories that entertain while educating without sounding ... by colleen ingermanI too live by the sea and find all the plastic heart breaking. ... by ReneeI have come to realize that children are very visual and learn ... by Jennifer DuPreyPlus 5 more...Related StoriesPlastic: A Toxic Love Story Book Review & GiveAwayPlastic-Free Discussion Board Restored!Giveaway: Reusable Plastic-Free Lunch Containers and Bags from LunchBots, Graze Organic, & Three Little Birds [...]

Plastic-free Toys from Dress Me Up Organic Give-Away

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:24:39 +0000

A few nights ago, while in the throes of editing my book, I received an email from Jen Williams of Dress Me Up Organic asking if I would review her natural, organic baby products that she packages and ships without any plastic. I took a quick look at the site and was blown away by [...]Connect with My Plastic-free Life via Twitter or Facebook.   Recent CommentsMy little boys playing with toys, which i've made for them ... by MelissaMy son wanted to build things. He was asking for a lego but I ... by BettyBeth, where I live there has been too much of Chinese toys, as ... by John ArmstrongWe are so fortunate because my partner's godfather makes wooden ... by AlexandraMy cousin always uses glass bottles for her baby boy, saving ... by RachelPlus 5 more...Related StoriesPlastic Easter Eggs for Your Eco-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt? [...]

Zero Waste “Jug Sunday” at Sutton Cellars Winery in San Francisco

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:00:12 +0000

It should go without saying that I choose wines bottled in glass rather than the new plastic-coated aseptic cartons that are growing in popularity. But glass has its drawbacks too. And wine-related plastic is about more than just the container. Not only do I have to look for wines with natural cork stoppers–as opposed to [...]Connect with My Plastic-free Life via Twitter or Facebook.   Recent Comments…or you could make your own wine…! by Jessica WeckerWell, I thought I knew quite a bit about wine, until I read ... by Eve StavrosI love the way you wrote this blog entry! I don't live in the ... by KarinSDCANow I want to go on a field trip! Sharyn Dimmick´s last ... by Sharyn Dimmick [...]

Homemade Plastic-free Vegetable Broth from The Plastic-free Chef

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:00:43 +0000

The following is a guest post from 17-year old Mary Katherine from Mountain View, CA who has been participating in the Show Your Plastic Trash Challenge since October of last year and has done an incredible job reducing her plastic waste.  See her trash challenge posts here.  Recently, she started her own blog called The [...]Connect with My Plastic-free Life via Twitter or Facebook.   Recent CommentsGah…we've been trying to banish plastic for about the last ... by RobertWhat an awesome guest post! I'm new to your blog (Plastic Free ... by HannahI have only made my own broth a couple times, but it is an ... by CharlesLove this recipe, Mary Katherine, and wonderful healthy way to ... by ReenieI´ve been trying to make vegetable broth from scraps a few ... by RebeccaPlus 5 more...Related StoriesBittman’s Recipes for the Semi-Vegan — Plastic-free StyleThe Trouble With Homemade Tater TotsMark P’s Plastic-free Homemade Tomato Ketchup [...]

Bittman’s Recipes for the Semi-Vegan — Plastic-free Style

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:00:04 +0000

Two weeks ago, food columnist Mark Bittman published ten Recipes for the Semi-Vegan in The New York Times Magazine along with photos that left many of us salivating. What a great source of inspiration, I thought, for those of us who aspire to eat more plants and fewer animal products.   I, in particular, need [...]Connect with My Plastic-free Life via Twitter or Facebook.   Recent CommentsHi Brenna. I actually started making a list a long time ago and ... by Beth TerryYum, that risotto looks delicious! I just realized how long it ... by Brenna @ Almost All The Truth[...] at My Plastic Free Life is trying out Recipes for the ... by Strocel.com | Resolving to Fight Climate Change in 2012I made the spinach and chickpeas too! I made it a few nights ... by Beth TerryHi Beth, Thanks for the link to Mark Bittman's recipes. I saw ... by DelonaPlus 5 more...Related StoriesHomemade Plastic-free Vegetable Broth from The Plastic-free ChefThe Trouble With Homemade Tater TotsMark P’s Plastic-free Homemade Tomato Ketchup [...]

2011 Plastic Trash Collection Wrap Up

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:30:57 +0000

As many of you know, 2011 was difficult and challenging for me in many ways. My mom passed away early in the year, and I didn’t really have time to truly grieve until after I finished the biggest project ever: writing my book. Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Toois [...]Connect with My Plastic-free Life via Twitter or Facebook.   Recent CommentsAlthough I can't do much about what my family brings in ... by minimalistcat2 lb is incredible Beth, I am so so inspired. We are not even ... by PurviHi Heather. In that case, besides creating a petition to get ... by Beth TerryWe're attempting to reduce plastic waste BUT local authority is ... by HeatherBeth, you've been an inspiration to me. I once was one of those ... by CheriePlus 5 more...Related StoriesSeptember – December 2011 Plastic Waste TallyMay – August 2011 Plastic Waste TallyMichelle has refused over 10,000 plastic items! How many have you refused? [...]

September – December 2011 Plastic Waste Tally

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:03:16 +0000

6.7 oz Plastic Waste [6.7 oz new/0 oz acquired prior to June 2007] Here’s the final tally for 2011. Beth’s September to December 2011 plastic waste collection New plastic waste (6.7 oz): 21 plastic envelope windows from various sources, including financial institutions that don’t offer online banking yet. Learn about what plastic envelope windows are [...]Connect with My Plastic-free Life via Twitter or Facebook.   Recent CommentsAmazon's rating system for any purchase has a way to rate the ... by SusanBThis is so enlightening. If I ever do this tally, I know it ... by Betsy (Eco-novice)Wait, cigarettes are plastic? I don't smoke, so I'm ignorant. ... by julsieMelissa, Amazon is a problem. When you buy via an Amazon seller ... by Beth TerryI just bought a friend a book off amazon but didn't see a ... by Melissa BRelated StoriesMay – August 2011 Plastic Waste Tally2011 Plastic Trash Collection Wrap UpMichelle has refused over 10,000 plastic items! How many have you refused? [...]

May – August 2011 Plastic Waste Tally

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:32:41 +0000

30.5 oz Plastic Waste [15.1 oz new/15.4 oz acquired prior to June 2007] 2011 was a busy year, and while I’ve been dutifully collecting my plastic waste, I’m just now getting around to posting it. Here’s the 2nd third of the year. Beth’s May through August 2011 plastic waste collection Plastic purchased before June 15 [...]Connect with My Plastic-free Life via Twitter or Facebook.   Recent CommentsBeth, you are amazing!! I love the tally! Good job! Good Girl ... by Good Girl Gone GreenRelated StoriesSeptember – December 2011 Plastic Waste Tally2011 Plastic Trash Collection Wrap UpDecember 2010 Plastic Waste Tally [...]

My Un-New Years Resolution — Take the Simple Living Challenge

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:13:46 +0000

I sleep with my smartphone. There, I said it. My virtual life is out of control. I am powerless over my addiction to checking email, Twitter, and Facebook. Listening to podcasts while playing endless rounds of Yukon solitaire. Googling the answer to any question that happens to pop into my head at 3am. I know [...]Connect with My Plastic-free Life via Twitter or Facebook.   Recent CommentsBeth, I do support your simplification effort and I know you're ... by RosaHi Jason. You can read about my computer here: ... by Beth TerryI guess you can't completely be 'plastic free'…you have a ... by Jason WintersI've signed on. I'm always about simplifying. :) by CherieI had already started a January challenge to buy almost ... by Deanna PiercyPlus 5 more...Related StoriesDo you know who’s watching you?What is Your Favorite Plastic-free Tip?Thanks to BlogHer and the bloggers who speak up! [...]

The Trouble With Homemade Tater Tots

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:22:43 +0000

On New Years Day, I decided I needed some fried potatoes to go with the homemade ketchup my friend Mark and I had made the previous week. And not just any fried potatoes. No siree. I wanted the king of fried potato junk food goodness: greasy, crispy Tater Tots. But authentic Tater Tots come in [...]Connect with My Plastic-free Life via Twitter or Facebook.   Recent CommentsFirst of all – sunflower oil is not your best choice for ... by HayleyWow! You have truly inspired me! One thing I wanted to add to ... by LissetteMy fried potato solution: 1 large potato 2-3T rendered fat ... by babystepsThanks for breaking out these steps and creating a very ... by AnnaIn my experience: you can re-use oil for cooking up to four ... by RobPlus 5 more...Related StoriesMark P’s Plastic-free Homemade Tomato KetchupHomemade Plastic-free Vegetable Broth from The Plastic-free ChefBittman’s Recipes for the Semi-Vegan — Plastic-free Style [...]

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