Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), otherwise known as plastic #4, was created in 1933 by Imperial Chemical Industries. In 1999, LDPE accounted for only 1% of all plastic bottles in the United States. While this isn’t a lot, plastic #4 does make appearances in our lives… What is it made of? LDPE is a thermoplastic made […]

Chad has really been pushing me to blog about this goal I have: On average, my car stays in the garage one day each week. About two years ago, I realized that as a stay at home mom, I never stayed at home. I also began reading and hearing about peak oil production. I found […]

Driving all around town shopping for holiday gifts is a resource hog – too much time, too much gas, too much hassle. That’s why I’ve turned to Amazon.com year after year to help reduce my trips into the seasonal chaos. And while this is a welcome convenience, all those boxes do generate a mountain of […]

I was wandering around Lowe’s the other day with my two boys, and we were doing more playing than shopping. After riding the lawn mowers, discussing the merits of various fountains, and taking a trip through Holiday Decoration Valley, we literally bumped into the “Caution: Wet Floor” sign. This ubiquitous yellow pyramid can be found […]

Our good friends over at the Coastal Conservation League have just released Global Warming Guy, a light hearted take on a serious issue: global climate change. The goal of this video is to educate viewers on the issue and encourage them to follow links to CCL’s website to learn more. It’s a great video and […]

Is that green snow I see? Green Drinks Charleston is having their holiday gathering at Global Awakening fair trade market at 499 King Street. The event starts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5th, and the after party will take place at the The Trusted Palate. These events are a blast if you enjoy chatting […]