CHANGING THE WORLD ONE PLASTIC BAG AT A TIME

We live in a throw away society and the consequences for our environment are devastating. We are mindlessly trashing the oceans, as we use plastic products that are toxic to our systems and toxic to the environment. Collectively we throw Continue reading CHANGING THE WORLD ONE PLASTIC BAG AT A TIME

DEAR OPRAH – THANKS FOR THE EARTH DAY SHOW

Dear Oprah: Have you been reading my blog? As one of millions of viewers that saw your Earth Day show about the impact of plastic in our oceans and in our environment last week, I thought. “is it just possible?”  Continue reading DEAR OPRAH – THANKS FOR THE EARTH DAY SHOW

MEMO TO MEGYN KELLY – USING PLASTIC BAGS IS SO YESTERDAY!

Megyn, a few weeks ago I heard you talking on America’s Newsroom when you voiced genuine surprise that people are choosing to use reusable clothe bags over plastic bags when shopping. My guess is, that if you knew the consequences Continue reading MEMO TO MEGYN KELLY – USING PLASTIC BAGS IS SO YESTERDAY!

ONE WORD BENJAMIN – PLASTICS!

If you are of a certain age, you most likely will remember that famous line in the movie Mrs. Robinson, “one word Benjamin . . . plastics!” We took it to heart, because since the 60’s our use of plastics Continue reading ONE WORD BENJAMIN – PLASTICS!

OPRAH’S WEIGHT GAIN, USING LESS PLASTIC, & NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

Wondering what the connection between Oprah’s weight gain, using less plastic in your life, and those pesky New Year’s resolutions could possibly be? First, for those who are new to this site . . . a brief introduction. Our world Continue reading OPRAH’S WEIGHT GAIN, USING LESS PLASTIC, & NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

THE POLITICS OF PLASTIC

Plastic pollution is a world wide problem. Every continent, every ocean, inlet and waterway is drowning in the stuff. We are suffocating the earth in plastic and this hasn’t gone un-noticed by many in the European community and around the Continue reading THE POLITICS OF PLASTIC

PLASTIC, POLLUTION & POISONING – DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOU REALLY USE?

Think you don’t use a lot of plastic or that plastic is an issue that doesn’t concern you?  Well, think again. The use of  BPA, or bisphenol A, is back in the news. Don’t know what that is?  It started Continue reading PLASTIC, POLLUTION & POISONING – DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOU REALLY USE?