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Ways to Reuse Old Plastic Bottles at Home

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 24, 2022 11:19 am

Most of us are trying to cut back on plastics – disposable plastics at the very least. However, despite your best efforts, you probably still have a few plastic bottles in your grocery shopping and so on.

Sure, you can recycle them, but how about trying to use a few around your home and garden? Recycle any old plastic bottles you don’t repurpose or reuse, and have fun with these ideas!

 

Ways to reuse old plastic bottles at home

 

1. Plastic Bottle Terrarium

A plastic bottle terrarium is a brilliant one to make with the kids. And it’s spring, so the perfect time of year to get a few plants used to their new home!

 

2. Plastic Bottle Piggy Bank

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Reduce Your Cancer Risk by Cutting off Plastics from Your Life

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 10, 2021 12:51 pm

Annie’s are changing their Mac and Cheese packaging in a drive to purge dangerous chemicals from its products. Taco Bell has committed to removing similar toxic agents by 2025.

The reason why big-name food and beverage companies are acting now is that the writing is well and truly on the wall: cutting out certain plastics from your life can reduce your risk of cancer.

 

Reduce Your Cancer Risk

 

The Problem with Phthalates

These are the stunning clinical findings from scientists monitoring the concentration of phthalates in the food and drink we consume. We’re gradually building up a clearer picture of how the chemicals from various manufacturing and packaging processes end up in your food – and in your body.

Scientists are looking …

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Harmful Things We Do Every Day Without Realizing It

Posted by: Rhona Reid On October 30, 2020 12:00 pm

There are harmful things we do every day without even realizing it!  On a scale of one to ten, how careful are you? Are you cautious by nature? How wide is your reckless streak, compared with that of your friends?

The thing is, even if you believe that you’re pretty careful about health and safety issues, there are a number of harmful things that most of us do, without even thinking.

Are you guilty of any of these?

 

Harmful Things We Do Every Day Without Realizing It

 

1. Are you a Caffeine Fiend? Millions of us are, but too much of your favorite morning beverage can potentially increase blood pressure and anxiety levels. Long term, too much caffeine can even raise your risk of contracting heart disease.…

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Plastic Bottle Greenhouses: An Eco-Friendly Solution?

Posted by: Rhona Reid On September 19, 2019 7:19 pm

We shared the story about the Ecobricks initiative recently, and we’re excited to talk about another awesome way of using some of the millions of plastic bottles that otherwise would be headed to landfill: plastic bottle greenhouses.

This is such a fantastic idea and a great time of year to be trying it out!  If you have any plants that you need to water over winter when the weather gets cooler, or like to start off seedlings nice and early, you can nurture your tender plants in an Earth-friendly way!

What is a Plastic Bottle Greenhouse?
How Can I Build a Plastic Bottle Greenhouse?
Do Plastic Bottle Greenhouses Really Work?
Why are Plastic Bottle Greenhouses Good for the Planet?
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Plastics – The Global Crisis That Won’t Go Away

Posted by: Rhona Reid On February 15, 2018 12:00 pm

Single use plastics take five minutes to produce, five minutes to use and 500 years to break down, the vice-president of the European Commission, Frans Timmermans, told reporters recently.  

499 years to go.

In a move that highlights just how catastrophic the risk of choking the planet in plastic really is, the EU has announced a plan to ensure that by 2030, all packaging on the continent must be reusable or recyclable.

No More Plastic Imports to China

The move is partly in response to China announcing that it will no longer accept plastic waste imports.  For years, EU countries have met their own higher recycling targets and reduced landfill by shipping the excess to China.  Here, the large-scale manufacturing …

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Expect the Unexpected When You Purchase a Water Ionizer from Tyent (Version 2)

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 12, 2015 9:24 pm

 
“What can I expect when I purchase a water ionizer from Tyent?” How about that?  A question I don’t think I have had before.

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The first thing you can expect is the unexpected.  The machine itself is beautifully designed to add a touch of elegance to any kitchen.  These stylish water ionizers are aesthetically lovely and constructed to perform their tasks with unwavering efficiency and durability.  They perform so well that Tyent is one of the few companies in the ionized alkaline water business that can offer a full Lifetime Warranty. 

After your initial reaction to the beauty, there is the functionality that is just as beautiful in its own way. Our award-winning water ionizers transform ordinary tap …

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Ionized Alkaline Water & a Few Others

Posted by: Rhona Reid On April 17, 2014 5:45 am

          Alkaline, Bottled, Tap, Ionized, Reverse Osmosis…  

                               Water You Talking About?

 

21646253_s  When I was growing up there were two kinds of water to choose from at my house, tap and hose. Hardly the case today. Nowadays, there is flavored water, infused water, reverse osmosis water, spring water, bottled water, alkaline water, ionized alkaline water, yada yada yada. Sheesh!

 

It’s enough to blow your mind trying to figure out what they all are. 17579117_s (1)

 

I thought I would go over a few of them and try to shed a little light.

Tap water.  Whoa, it is known that tap water has a ton of bad chemicals in it and can even be recycled toilet water.  Fish cannot live in …

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Avoid Toxins for Back to School!

Posted by: tyent On September 11, 2013 3:03 pm

Avoid Toxins for Back to School!

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By now, most of you have sent your children back to school. You’ve done all of your school shopping and bought new school bags and lunchboxes. However, did you know that many school supplies contain PVC, also known as vinyl plastic? Did you also know that PVC is the most toxic plastic for children’s health and the environment? The levels of phthalates found in certain children’s school supplies would be illegal if these products were toys!

The Center for Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ) has created the sixth annual “Back to School Guide to PVC-Free School Supplies.” This guide lists the most common back-to-school supplies made out of PVC. We would like to share …

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