Of plastic bags, hybrids & iPods…

I was interested to find –> this article regarding plastic grocery bags in San Diego’s largest local newspaper . Apparently, some cities have either banned plastic grocery bags altogether (San Francisco) or are contemplating bans (Santa Cruz, Berkeley, & Los Angeles). The issue has surfaced here in San Diego and it will be interesting to see if it gains any traction. Until and if that happens, the solution is simply to reuse bags wherever possible.

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We’re expecting a new addition to our family soon, and are facing a situation that many families do as they grow: the need for a larger car. We’re considering our options and weighing our needs and financial capacity with our green and eco-goals. At the top of our list is a –>Toyota Prius. Below that are various smaller station wagony-type vehicles. An SUV is out of the question for obvious reasons, and sedans just don’t seem versatile enough for busy and kid-oriented lifestyle. I’ll be posting more as we get deeper into the process. I’d love to hear from anyone with a Prius or other hybrid about their experiences with these vehicles.

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Don’t know about y’all, but I love my iPod. I rarely go anywhere without it. It’s just nice to have instant access to my entire reggae collection and the rest of my tunes. In an effort to green my music listening and iPod use, I’m going to get one of –>these solar chargers. One of these little guys can charge your iPod, cell phone, digicam, and a host of other gadgets. Now, to score one off eBay for $20…