Location
Oakland, CA
Apr 30, 2011 from 2:00am to 11:00am
Mexican Heritage Plaza, San José
"So true!! I had forgotten about those pathetic apple slices, when most fruit comes in its own highly functional (and super eco!) packaging! I had to "close" my intake of packaging peeves for the summer Diversions newsletter or I would have loved to…"
Have you recently come across bothersome packaging, like products sealed into the kind of clear molded plastic package that requires bolt cutters to open? Or the disposable coffee cup you were handed before you could even ask for a ceramic mug?…
"I always feel best about buying clothes at thrift stores. Not only is it less expensive, it's a fun treasure hunt, is reuse by definition, and the little money I spend usually is supporting a non-profit. Feel good shopping all the way around. Love…"
"My favorite product is a handbag that I purchased from Global Exchange. It is made out of recycled truck tire inner tubes. It is very stylish too.
I also make a recycle product. I make jewelry and hair barrettes out of recycled glass bottles."
I also make a recycle product. I make jewelry and hair barrettes out of recycled glass bottles."
Have you recently purchased a product made from recycled materials, for example fleece clothing made from recycled soda bottles, or lawn furniture made from recycled plastic? Please share a brief description of the item you bought and what you've…
