What a great idea! Sippy cups w/o as much plastic! Granted I've heard from some mom's that their kids would break the glass, but a safer alternative overall and better than an open glass that will lead to spills. Mason Jar Kids' Cups by Love Made the Radish Grow.
Hitting close to "home" here in Louisiana: Gulf Spill Exclusive, Treehuggers Slide Show.
The Eco-Myth of Trader Joe's presented by Utne Reader. I've always had mixed feelings about Trader Joe's since so much of their food is processed and/or individually wrapped in plastic. Thus it was interesting to learn about this lack of transparency by Trader Joe's also.
If you're short on time and space or want an easy gardening method: Start a Quick and Easy Food Garden presented by Mother Earth News. Not overly thrilled about the plastic bag eventually breaking down, but a good short term resource and a great way to begin starts.
Something I've discussed numerous times: Babies Are Polluted at Birth New Report Says.
It can be done: Learning to Live a Self-Sufficient Life as published in Mother Earth News.
Two other notable individuals who walked across America and wrote books about it: Peter Jenkins and Peace Pilgrim. Interesting reads if you've never checked them out. And now here's another person slowing it down and taking it one step at a time: Adventurer Leaves NY Career to Walk Across US via NYT.
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