The Hours is one of my favorite movies of all time. My first time seeing it in the theater created such a profound reaction in me that I wept uncontrollably through the entire film. I was still so emotional afterwards, I had to hide in the bathroom stall before facing the world. When people asked […]
(2017 Update: Please note that unfortunately, Pact has changed its packaging and is using a lot more plastic. Specifics about the new packaging have been detailed below.) This is what happened. I generally hate shopping for clothes. And I really hate shopping for underwear, which you often can’t try on. (How can I know how […]
As always, the questions raised in my No Impact Man book posts are relevant to everyone whether they have read the book or not. Please join the discussion. Two days ago I asked: Why are that the majority of Fake Plastic Fish readers female (according to Quantcast)? Reader “underbelly” responded with a theory of gender […]
Actually, no. Recycling is certainly important. We do it in our home. But it’s not enough, and here are a few reasons why. Recycling is a business. Like any business, recycling relies on markets to survive. Do you know what happens to the metal, glass, paper, and plastic you put into your recycle bin? After […]
Ah, plastic ink jet cartridges. It’s an ongoing dilemma for someone trying to live with less plastic. My strategy: keep printing to a minimum to save ink and make the cartridges last longer. But after that… I used to have to buy new ones. New plastic. At $40 a pop. (I bought a monster of […]
Last week, after several posts about cosmetics, I promised one targeted to my male readers. Here it is. But women, of course, are encouraged to weigh in. As most of you know, this blog is written by a female. Genetically, physically, mentally female. I couldn’t be, nor have I ever desired to be, any other […]
Guys (meaning readers who identify as male), here’s another post about cosmetics. So unless you’re into makeup (and really, why shouldn’t you be?) you can forward this one to your female friends. I promise I’ll have a post just for you next week! I frequently get asked about what I do for plastic-free makeup, and […]
I have another treat for you that I discovered at the San Francisco Green Festival last month: Organic Essence plastic-free cream and lip balm. As far as I know, Organic Essence is the first company to develop completely home compostable containers made from cardboard for such products. Â Materials include Forest Stewardship Council (FSC #SW-COC-001530), Post […]
My boss took some of us to Disneyland this weekend. She’s a nice boss! I know some of you are just appalled at the idea of Disneyland, while others find it as fun as I do. My question is: How can I reconcile the utter joy I feel at Disneyland with not only the environmental […]
Last month, Fake Plastic Fish reader Alanna sent me a link to a very cool new stainless steel lunch option. PlanetBox, a company created just this year, has designed a lunch box that is airtight and has compartments for all the different foods you might want to pack. And unlike Bentology/Laptop Lunches, which I have […]