This is a video I just found about how plastic is recycled. Check it out, it’s pretty interesting. (I originally found it on earth911.com )

In my love for typography and the environment Tyler Etters has in a sense “reused” & “repurposed” glyphs from Titus Cyberbit Basic. He constructed his own typeface using the glyphs. In short here is how he describes it:

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This is a typeface created by Tyler Etters. The concept behind it is really powerful and gives you something think about. In short Tyler explains it as:

Epicycle is a display typeface built from the remains of selected, pre-existing glyphs. The word ‘epicycle’ itself is references a faulty model of astronomy that was posited by the Greeks back in the day when solid facts about the cosmos were few and far between. Epicycle the typeface revolves around the concept that perhaps - just perhaps - our model of ‘graphic design’ is very flawed on some deep and intrinsic level.

Ever wonder what the numbers inside the recycling logo mean? I just found this guide which breaks it all down for you. Check it out and find out the different types of plastics, their uses, and properties.

Check out Martha’s DIY cleaners, fertilizing tips, and even healthy hair coloring!

check this out!! cure headaches with peppermint or bug bites with a banana!

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This is in an incredible article, it continues on and on with a few other articles as well. 

I am not sure how the nuclear option would effect life in the ocean. What about radiation? What happens to the fishing industry? I mean of course the oil industry would plummet but what about the quality of life already waning in the oceans. The gulf is on its way to being a dead zone… fast. 

It amazes me that we can send troops to Afghanistan to fight a war (for what many of us don’t even know), but we cannot send troops to help fix this problem at home. If we converted our international man power domestically, we could at least attempt to mitigate the effects of the spill on the shore. 

I found this article on apartmenttherapy.com. I know I always wonder if just washing fruits and veggies under water is really cleaning them enough from the bacterial that they come in contact with and though its debate able, it seems as though it is.

Whats the Deal with Fruits and Vegetable Wash?

When it comes to washing produce, plain old water just isn’t good enough. At least that’s according to the makers of commercial fruit and vegetable sprays. Is this a ploy to get us to buy pricey, non-essential cleaning products? Or is there some truth to it? Do you use a fruit and vegetable wash?

Produce washes are purported to help remove pesticides, wax, dirt, and other residues. It’s important to follow individual cleansers’ instructions, but in general the washes can be sprayed on hard-skinned fruits and vegetables and then rinsed off with water, or used as a soak for soft-skinned produce. Most commercial brands are derived from ingredients like citrus, coconut, corn, and other plant-based sources.

While they are generally considered safe, the actual effectiveness of these washes is debated. Even if they remove surface residues, one can’t be sure that all pesticides have been eliminated. And some evidence suggests water is actually good enough. In a study of three commercial washes, University of Maine researchers found that distilled water was equally if not more effective in removing microbes such as bacteria and mold. Another study at Tennessee State University also found that water worked as well as the vegetable wash tested.

And yet, we know that produce washes give some people piece of mind. If this is the case in your household, you don’t need to shell out a ton of money for commercial products. You can make your own spray using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. A solution of equal parts white vinegar and water can dissolve residues and kill bacteria; just spray it on, rub, and rinse with water.

For other simple solutions, see Re-Nest’s How To: Make Your Own Fruit and Vegetable Wash.

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I am not a tweeter… but I would hop on this bandwagon if you can. 

BBC, June 1, 2010
Sherpas returning home to Nepal’s capital of Kathmandu as the climbing season on Mount Everest comes to a close are warning that the mountain may be unsafe to climb in coming years. “Studies show temperatures rising faster at Mount Everest than in the rest of South Asia,” the…

I’ve been trying to buy my fruits and vegetables based on what’s in season, but it becomes challenging when you’re at the grocery store and have the whole variety right in front of you. I found a PDF document and a link which really helped me clarify what to buy and when. The PDF document even tells you how to tell when it’s ripe, which can become useful when you are branching out and buying new fruits and vegetables like artichoke and papaya!

Guide to Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables (link)

A Guide to Buying Fresh Fruits & Vegetables (quick view PDF)