A while ago the New York Times ran an article about prepping, as in preparing for disaster, whether it be environmental or economic, saying: "Prepping is the big short: a bet not just against a city, or a country or a government, but against the whole idea of sustainable civilization. For that reason, it chafes against one of polite society’s last remaining taboos — that the way we live is not simply plagued by certain problems, but is itself insolubly problematic." This is true, and maybe this is why no one talks about it. But today, I'm talking...
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Trying to Shop Eco-Consciously
Posted on 12:14 PM by Unknown
I'm over at the Green Phone Booth today sharing my seemingly contradictory approaches to shopping for new clothes. On one hand, I get most of my clothes for free from friends, or used at thrift stores. But I'm also willing to spend a lot to buy high quality items now and then. Both are part of my attempt to reduce resource consumption. Read on to find out the challenges involved (hint: shopping is hard and clothes don't always fit) and why it's important in light of the garment industry's ethically and environmentally questionable practic...
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