tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289349697796382040.post9187128104808845031..comments2023-10-24T01:23:50.013-07:00Comments on Living the Good Life - Linda Cockburn: The Story of Stuff - Annie Leonard (Particularly PVC)Linda Cockburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569992095710837103noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289349697796382040.post-28592010490649980342014-07-23T20:07:14.830-07:002014-07-23T20:07:14.830-07:00I felt inspired to come back and comment to say th...I felt inspired to come back and comment to say that I read Annie Leonard's book after I saw your post.<br /><br />It was fantastic, the PVC and aluminium stories were especially enlightening. I still feel a bit of grief for my love of viny records but that's another tangent...<br /><br />It is a fantastic little wake up call to things like extended producer responsibility. I could happily reread it every six months for the consciousness that it brings to my attitude to what we consume on a daily basis.<br />KQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18143853189817113253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289349697796382040.post-55858191162909984082014-02-19T01:04:49.765-08:002014-02-19T01:04:49.765-08:00Because PVC alternatives can be recycled, there ar...Because PVC alternatives can be recycled, there are more sustainable. This results to saving the environment and a host of other benefits. In the present day world, there is growing concern that our environment is being depleted because of increasing levels of greenhouse gases. <br />• The good news for those who are conscious about the state of the environment is that some companies such as Keller Products make use of post-industrial recycled Polycarbonate plastic to make plastic tubes. This course of action eliminates the need to manufacture products from scratch leading to saving of energy that directly conserves the environment.<br />ABS- another PVC alternative<br />ABS is a low cost <a href="http://www.kellerplastics.com/polycarbonate-profiles.html" rel="nofollow">pvc alternatives</a>. It is made up of three materials therefore has amazing rigidity and impact strength. Other characteristics of ABS include great colorability and light weight nature. <br />• Professionals at Keller Products usually use ABS profiles for some customer applications.<br />The need to create a PVC free world has led to the rise of PVC alternatives. It is possible to find a low cost replacement for polyvinyl chloride that has good features.<br />pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289349697796382040.post-73995397015525045932014-02-08T20:12:20.769-08:002014-02-08T20:12:20.769-08:00Hi
I am delighted to discover and explore your bl...Hi <br />I am delighted to discover and explore your blog via the Sustainable Surburbia Linkup! <br />I am on the same wavelength and I am valiantly trying to rid my home of "stuff" so I thoroughly enjoyed your post!<br />I am enjoying reading your wonderful sustainable living blog posts.<br />I blog about healthy, green and natural living at www.UrbanNaturale.com<br />We have a lot of interests in common. Let's stay in touch.<br />All the best, Deb<br />Deborah Davishttp://www.urbannaturale.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289349697796382040.post-40122000858680680772014-02-02T23:32:08.494-08:002014-02-02T23:32:08.494-08:00Linda, thanks for posting that letter, I will save...Linda, thanks for posting that letter, I will save it and use it. I am trying to stop using plastics around the house, reducing packaging (slowly but steadily), but especially in relation to food. <br />I did not know that Annie Leonard had written a book. Thanks for the heads up. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17803297366197086152noreply@blogger.com