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Display Name: informedconsumer
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To follow up on Emmi's comments, with which I agree, while bio plastics use less emissions, most consumers are unaware that these products don't really biodegrade unless taken to a commercial facility for composting at the correct temperature. If they are thrown away as landfill, they'll most likely remain intact for years to come.

The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) is a good source of information: http://www.bpiworld.org/


Eco Eggs for Easter Family Find
4/1/13 11:45 AM

My impression is that people, particularly younger people, are not socialized to be polite guests. My mother was a stickler for ensuring I wrote "thank you" notes to all my relatives, every Christmas and birthday. That habit has stuck with me through adulthood.

Today people just don't seem to take anyone else's time seriously. Whether this is because of social media or not, I don't know. But I see a lot of entitlement and rudeness in general, and far too little display of genuine manners or consideration for others.


Party Planning Vent: What's So Hard About RSVPing?
11/9/12 9:38 AM

Cordula Kehrer has clearly seen the work of the Campana Brothers, who originated this idea:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/08/transplastic.php


Bow Bin from Areaware
Daily Find
5/25/11 9:54 AM