As managing editor of The editor of Rockford Woman magazine in Rockford, Ill., is trying to go without plastic for a week. I'm not really sure why she's doing it, but she is blogging about the experience.
Actually, Jennie Pollock does explain why she's doing this in one of her blog posts. It's because she was challenged to do so for a story assignment. But she doesn't explain why, though. I suppose the average Rockford Woman reader just assumes that plastics are bad and should be avoided. It's one of those things that goes without saying.
Although the blog initially promises a life without plastic, it seems that the actual exercise has taken a different direction. What she's really doing is trying to spend a week without buying anything made of plastic.
As we've learned so far, it's made buying bandages, food and toys difficult.
Sorry, but it's tough to write about this exercise without being a bit sarcastic.
I understand that not everyone is going to see the value in every plastic product. But trying to live without all plastics isn't any "greener" than trying to live without aluminum, steel, glass, or paper, is it?
Comments (4)
Wow, talk about gimicky.
Posted by Erin | May 15, 2008 1:23 PM
Posted on May 15, 2008 13:23
I seriously doubt her reasoning because if her readers DO follow her actions, none will be buying or opening this magazine. I assume, of course, that their magazine is delivered in a plastic mail covering like every other magazine?!?!?!?:)
Posted by jo | May 16, 2008 8:52 AM
Posted on May 16, 2008 08:52
Keeping sarcasm at bay is indeed difficult...will Ms. Pollock seek to remove the plastic insulation from all the electrical wiring and appliances in her home? The fridge and the washing machine will no doubt have to go, too. Possibly her counter tops and the cushions in her furniture and underneath her carpeting might be headed for the dumpster as well. I hope she has a root cellar and an icehouse.....
Posted by Mark Sofman | May 16, 2008 12:52 PM
Posted on May 16, 2008 12:52
I am looking for wood toothbrushes with soft natural brisles for my dogs. They chew up the plastic and release all manner of chemicals and plastic bits into their mouths and guts. Until I find some of the wood toothbrushes with the right kind of bristles, I will clean the dogs' teeth with kitchen nubby dish wash cloths and enzymatic tooth paste. Maybe there are safe neoprene finger brushes. Does anyone know of any?
Posted by Joy Bresnen | March 1, 2009 4:39 AM
Posted on March 1, 2009 04:39