05/25/2009 08:48 Filed in:
rethink | recycle | AllieSo here's just something I thought was really cool. There is a completely biodegradable pen MADE OF CORN. How awesome is that? It's exactly like a regular pen with blue ink, and mine is actually green (color-wise)! And this pen will disintegrate in about 12 months after being discarded. What an awesome option for when you need a pen, because this isn't that much harder to get a hold of than a regular pen. I found this on a website that makes a lot of green products, some made of PLA, an alternative to plastic that is just as durable, but is biodegradable and MADE FROM CORN, which makes it extra awesome. You can use it for cups, cutlery, trash bags, combs, razors and more, and it only takes 30-45 days to compost. To find out more, check out this website: 2wplastic.com.
So I was listening to this Harry Potter podcast the other day (I know, I'm such a nerd!), and I heard this story about these two guys who are going to try to go two months (I think) without buying anything new. Obviously, there are a few exceptions, like they're allowed to buy food or other necessary/emergency items. But the basic idea is for them to go a little bit to an extreme in order for them to appreciate more what they do have. I thought this was a really cool way to learn to cut back on unnecessary items and be more eco-friendly, because we live in a consumer culture, and really, it isn't necessary for us to buy every new thing we see on t.v. This was a cool way to put things into perspective.Tags: BUY NOTHING, Corn Plastic
