Plastic shower curtain liners have always bugged me. They seem to get mouldy so fast, and the only option is another ugly polypropylene sheet to replace the old one.

I don't have the money at the moment to install a glass shower wall. So any tips for extending the life of a shower curtain or any eco-friendly alternatives?

If it doesn't I'll gladly delete it. I just wanted to show this old dinosaur off. It works fine. No need to purchase a fancy tv or even channels. I got DVDs aplenty around the house.

There are no words.

Greetings, Earthlings! Happy Earth Day! I’ve recently have gotten more into the sustainability / anti-consumption realm and was curious about book recommendations on the topics. What do you recommend? 📚

3000kgs of waste is thrown into dustbins every day on our university campus and was displayed openly for everyone to witness today.

I’m wondering how I can use less artificial cleaning products (e.g. spray disinfectant, dish soap, laundry detergent) since they create a lot of plastic waste and have questionable effects on human health. Preferably ingredients that are proven to disinfect where needed and can easily be found at a grocery store. No “all-natural/eco-friendly” brands or cleaning supply subscriptions please, only things you can make at home!

*noting yes this is 2014. But I just read this article in Monbiot’s book and it helped me learn some good terms on growth that will be helpful in conversations. So I wanted to share in case it’s helpful to others. He brought up an interesting point- that it was really fossil fuels that set us on this unsustainable growth path originally

On what planet is it beneficial for the Earth for coffee drinkers to use single use pods? Use your head, Walmart.

https://youtu.be/MpGp8fEKEtM?si=0MLt6gC-3M5rY0uh

I normally love JJ McCullough’s content, but this video didn’t really work for me for obvious reasons, but I struggled to articulate why I didn’t like it. I think he mostly overvalues the pleasure and stimulation we get from consumer goods

Have seen the rise in plastics in my local area. And how the willingness to contribute to the environment is very low. Somehow the mechanics of survival has made us blind.

Recently only became aware of the microplastics issue.

We must understand plastic is not just about plastic bags and bottles and such stuff; the microplastic has invaded our water, our soil our food and our bodies. This is a serious concern which demands immediate action and action on the part of individual people, action on the part of industry and business is important.

But policy action on the government level across the world, a global policy action is a must without this we cannot sustain the changes that we wish to make. So this is our time on the planet doing the right things handling our so-called progress responsibly handling our developments and our individual needs responsibility is important. - Sadhguru

I am also not sure how to resolve this, but surely if the Govt. takes this on priority, we can find many solutions.

What do you think we can do to make our leaders take this on priority? In the end, it is only our families and close ones who will suffer. And we will end up investing much more to mitigate this issue.

I have accumulated a few of these small glass hot sauce bottles and I cant do much with them as the mouths are quite narrow. They're not really great for storing other things. Anyone have any ideas?

I got handed fat tax dues this year so I decided to cut back on spending a lot this month.

It has been very revealing how much I used to consume on a monthly basis. I don't purchase things on an impulse anymore just bc I have the money. I really take my time and think "do I really need this? Is it worth the money or will I regret purchasing it?"

In previous months, I'd buy clothes and would eat out a lot. I used to scroll endlessly on retail websites, but now it tires and almost grosses me out.

Looking back on my April spending, most of my expenditures were necessary household goods, secondhand books, groceries, and popcorn (I watch a lot of movies in theaters and didnt really pay for the films this month. $0.99 for 3movies/week at AMC for the first month of signing up :)). My biggest expenditure was this one thing I've wanted over a year ago, which went on sale for 60% off the original price. Am happy with the purchase.

Anyway, I know there's still a week left, but I think my CC spending will be down to 10-15% of what I usually spend per month ..which is insane! I not only save loads of money, but i feel so free. :)

What would not add to a pile of toys? I don't know the child well enogh to gift "time with me" or the like. I don't want to disappoint by being the one who didn't buy anything material (especially as I can afford it)

Hiking in an otherwise pristine wilderness when i find yet another mylar baloon. I hate these things with a passion.

Just left a job that required branded uniform. Had a lot of pieces for working there 11 years.

On my last day I gave away to coworkers jackets, vests, and polos to help save them from buying more uniform. Then went home and cut up the t-shirts to be rag cloths.

I know this isnt going to save the whales, but I'm feeling pretty good about doing my part and cleaning out the closet without just shipping off to goodwill (branded clothes don't sell well)