Blog — greenliving

“We see straws as an important education opportunity, but really they're just the tip of the wasteberg," said Ecology Center executive director Martin Borque. Plastic Free July inspired us to put together a glossary of solutions to the most common and pervasive plastics in our daily lives. We've lived without plastic before, and we can do it again! With our collective knowledge, we can get back to a simpler and more satisfying lifestyle, free of harmful plastic.  This glossary is not finished! Please comment or email your plastic-free solutions.   Eating at home Utensils: Switch to metal, wood or bamboo...