The problem with plastic is that it is too good and too cheap, even one use items are proof against corrosion. The real problem is we who use it and abandon it to the elements which are not brutal enough to break it down right away. We can produce plastics that do break down, and we should.

Another problem that enough people don’t keep their eyes on is the chemical interaction between some plastics and our biology. This needs to be analyzed and health effects determined and made more public.

By the way, a lot of plastic is not made from oil, but from natural gas. Some plastics can be made from wood and soy products.

It’s quite fascinating.

That’s so awesome, and I’m glad you stumbled upon it too. You can totally use it, for sure. I checked out your blog, looks awesome!

Let me know if there is anything else I can help or contribute

Best,

Sirena

Thank you so much for the comment and for stopping by )

Only thing about using the brown paper bags is that if you put anything wet in it, it tears. But still better than plastic.

I checked out the http://www.waterfillz.com website. You really made worked on the website? It looks awesome!!! And I have actually seen the machines in grocery stores.

Thanks again Ben! )

Sirena

I just recently worked on a website for a company (www.waterfillz.com) that makes water purification kiosks for schools, events and locations with lots of people passing through. The machines let people get purified water that retains minerals for free without having to buy a plastic bottle with it. It’s obviously overkill for home-use but for places like schools, etc it is a great way to promote cutting down on plastic bottle usage and waste.

Ben

How was the conference this weekend? I wish I could have gone

They feel pretty similar to any other “tech” shirt (polyester etc), you wouldn’t know they were made from recycled materials if you were given one and had never heard of Atayne before.