Comments on: RED, WHITE, AND GREEN 4TH OF JULY! http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/ Future-forward design for the world you inhabit Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:00:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: kaylahttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/comment-page-1/#comment-65701 kayla Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:57:12 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/#comment-65701 recycle! recycle!

]]> By: Fredhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/comment-page-1/#comment-48701 Fred Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:38:20 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/#comment-48701 <a href="http://www.eredux.com/states/" rel="nofollow">Check this US Carbon Footprint Map out</a>, has United States Interactive Carbon Footprint Map, illustrating Greenest States. This site has all sorts of stats on individual State energy consumptions, demographics and State energy offices.http://www.eredux.com/states/ Check this US Carbon Footprint Map out, has United States Interactive Carbon Footprint Map, illustrating Greenest States. This site has all sorts of stats on individual State energy consumptions, demographics and State energy offices.

http://www.eredux.com/states/

]]> By: GreenGirlhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/comment-page-1/#comment-48545 GreenGirl Fri, 06 Jul 2007 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/#comment-48545 Great points on the recyclable dinnerware (and using permanent stuff if it's accessible)... but how about shopping at the store when you buy all of the food, groceries, drinks, and supplies for the fab Fourth party, or any other for that matter? Pay attention to companies who support (with pr & money) environmental change programs and support THEM by buying their goods.Also, when you go to checkout, tell them to keep their horrid plastic bags which kill the environment (not to mention all things living in it) and take your own reusable grocery tote bags. I read the other day that each American uses an average of 500 of these plastic bags per year, that's disgusting when there are such better alternatives out there.I have a set of these: http://www.brightandbold.com/envirosaxmono.html, but there are others out there to pick from, just get something that allows you to reuse it over and over again! It's the little changes like these that will truly change our world and it's current path. Great points on the recyclable dinnerware (and using permanent stuff if it’s accessible)… but how about shopping at the store when you buy all of the food, groceries, drinks, and supplies for the fab Fourth party, or any other for that matter? Pay attention to companies who support (with pr & money) environmental change programs and support THEM by buying their goods.

Also, when you go to checkout, tell them to keep their horrid plastic bags which kill the environment (not to mention all things living in it) and take your own reusable grocery tote bags. I read the other day that each American uses an average of 500 of these plastic bags per year, that’s disgusting when there are such better alternatives out there.

I have a set of these: http://www.brightandbold.com/envirosaxmono.html, but there are others out there to pick from, just get something that allows you to reuse it over and over again! It’s the little changes like these that will truly change our world and it’s current path.

]]> By: 设计界 » Blog Archive » Survey: A Red, White and Green Holiday?http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/comment-page-1/#comment-48481 设计界 » Blog Archive » Survey: A Red, White and Green Holiday? Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:07:17 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/#comment-48481 [...] at Inhabitat does a terrific post that we should have thought of and called “how to green your holiday,” suggesting: [...] [...] at Inhabitat does a terrific post that we should have thought of and called “how to green your holiday,” suggesting: [...]

]]> By: Angushttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/comment-page-1/#comment-48471 Angus Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:05:17 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/#comment-48471 RE TAO: yes the rockets red glare as well as the bombs bursting in air... but keep in mind that particular war was for the very independence we have now. commemoration of its impact and the value of its history has nothing to do with whether you support the current state of world engagement or not... (and hopefully not!). war is not in all cases an evil endeavor. don't let the pendulum swing out of control! RE TAO:
yes the rockets red glare as well as the bombs bursting in air… but keep in mind that particular war was for the very independence we have now. commemoration of its impact and the value of its history has nothing to do with whether you support the current state of world engagement or not… (and hopefully not!). war is not in all cases an evil endeavor. don’t let the pendulum swing out of control!

]]> By: Jhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/comment-page-1/#comment-48467 J Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:28:27 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/#comment-48467 >>"I’ve boycotted fireworks displays since I was in college and realized that the “pretty” rocket’s “red glare” is a metaphor for war, which, especially now, means I have no reason to enjoy watching or hearing this, especially when people are cheering over it.">> yes Tao, its a metaphor of a very particular war, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Our independence had to be fought and won, not all wars are waged on empty threats and lies. We have every reason to cheer and remember the hard fight our forefathers put up so we can enjoy the freedom and independence we have now. Not to say the assertions here about the greeness of fireworks is untrue, but to fail to recognize why we do it in the first place is just plain ignorance. Maybe we can start having cool laser shows and stuff instead of fireworks in the near future, who knows, but to deny or forget the sacrifices made to build this nation is simply not an option. >>”I’ve boycotted fireworks displays since I was in college and realized that the “pretty” rocket’s “red glare” is a metaphor for war, which, especially now, means I have no reason to enjoy watching or hearing this, especially when people are cheering over it.”>> yes Tao, its a metaphor of a very particular war, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Our independence had to be fought and won, not all wars are waged on empty threats and lies. We have every reason to cheer and remember the hard fight our forefathers put up so we can enjoy the freedom and independence we have now. Not to say the assertions here about the greeness of fireworks is untrue, but to fail to recognize why we do it in the first place is just plain ignorance. Maybe we can start having cool laser shows and stuff instead of fireworks in the near future, who knows, but to deny or forget the sacrifices made to build this nation is simply not an option.

]]> By: The Tao of Change » Blog Archive » Fireworks - an Independent Point of Viewhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/comment-page-1/#comment-48436 The Tao of Change » Blog Archive » Fireworks - an Independent Point of View Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:09:30 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/#comment-48436 [...] not the patriotism I mind, it’s the fireworks. First, they are bad for the environment. Inhabitat.com says, “From gunpowder fall out to smoke and dust that contain various heavy metals, [...] [...] not the patriotism I mind, it’s the fireworks. First, they are bad for the environment. Inhabitat.com says, “From gunpowder fall out to smoke and dust that contain various heavy metals, [...]

]]> By: Taohttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/comment-page-1/#comment-48433 Tao Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:06:39 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/#comment-48433 I'm glad somebody's finally talking about the damage that fireworks do to our environment. However, it doesn't stop there - fireworks used at home injure many people every year and can be the start of fires. City organized fireworks may injure less people, but most animals suffer when subjected to this noise, even from a distance. Pets who stay in doors are still at risk. My own, ordinarily calm and courageous dog shakes, drools and pants with terror as soon as the first rocket fires (sometimes as early as Noon!) and I know of another dog who jumped into a plate glass window to escape, was lost for days and badly injured. I can only imagine how this may affect surrounding wildlife.I've boycotted fireworks displays since I was in college and realized that the "pretty" rocket's "red glare" is a metaphor for war, which, especially now, means I have no reason to enjoy watching or hearing this, especially when people are cheering over it. I say we need to evolve and ban fireworks for good. How about a light show or raising flags or music? Let's make July 4th creative, safe and eco-friendly - once and for all. Tao of Change I’m glad somebody’s finally talking about the damage that fireworks do to our environment. However, it doesn’t stop there – fireworks used at home injure many people every year and can be the start of fires. City organized fireworks may injure less people, but most animals suffer when subjected to this noise, even from a distance. Pets who stay in doors are still at risk. My own, ordinarily calm and courageous dog shakes, drools and pants with terror as soon as the first rocket fires (sometimes as early as Noon!) and I know of another dog who jumped into a plate glass window to escape, was lost for days and badly injured. I can only imagine how this may affect surrounding wildlife.

I’ve boycotted fireworks displays since I was in college and realized that the “pretty” rocket’s “red glare” is a metaphor for war, which, especially now, means I have no reason to enjoy watching or hearing this, especially when people are cheering over it. I say we need to evolve and ban fireworks for good. How about a light show or raising flags or music? Let’s make July 4th creative, safe and eco-friendly – once and for all.
Tao of Change

]]> By: Brycehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/comment-page-1/#comment-48430 Bryce Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:52:26 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/#comment-48430 Beyond its green benefits, if you're planning any kind of romantic picnic, real dishes, utensils and the like take things up a step. Beyond its green benefits, if you’re planning any kind of romantic picnic, real dishes, utensils and the like take things up a step.

]]> By: Jillhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/comment-page-1/#comment-48428 Jill Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:59:39 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/#comment-48428 Great point Danielle - thank you. Yes, we should have considered this in the article: the most green way to picnic is to use washable/reauseable/portable plates and cups made out of plastic or metal. Plastic stuff like tupperware can be found at the goodwill, and Indian-style stainless steel plates and cups are also durable and lightweight and good for picnics:http://ayurvedayogashop.com/stainless-steel-dinnerware-set-p-162.html-Jill Great point Danielle – thank you. Yes, we should have considered this in the article: the most green way to picnic is to use washable/reauseable/portable plates and cups made out of plastic or metal. Plastic stuff like tupperware can be found at the goodwill, and Indian-style stainless steel plates and cups are also durable and lightweight and good for picnics:

http://ayurvedayogashop.com/stainless-steel-dinnerware-set-p-162.html

-Jill

]]> By: Blue Sky Mining » Survey: A Red, White and Green Holiday?http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/comment-page-1/#comment-48426 Blue Sky Mining » Survey: A Red, White and Green Holiday? Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:03:44 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/#comment-48426 [...] = "3b98d3"; google_color_text = "ffffff"; google_color_url = "ffffff"; Emily at Inhabitat does a terrific post that we should have thought of and called “how to green your holiday,” suggesting: [...] [...] = “3b98d3″; google_color_text = “ffffff”; google_color_url = “ffffff”; Emily at Inhabitat does a terrific post that we should have thought of and called “how to green your holiday,” suggesting: [...]

]]> By: Daniellehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/comment-page-1/#comment-48417 Danielle Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:24:33 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/07/04/red-white-and-green-for-the-4th/#comment-48417 Instead of disposable (even if biodegradable) picnicware, choose reusable, already existing plates, cloth napkins and metal utensils! Buying new and throwing away is eco-hype. True sustainability is using already existing products, and then re-using them! Goodwill, etc. is a great place to find inexpensive second-hand dishes (even plastic, or tupperware - although I'd never advise to buy new plastic or tupperware- if its too cumbersome to carry "real" dishes) Thanks for reminding us that party-time is still eco-time, and a great occasion to rethink how we do things. Thanks for your sustainability site. I just discovered it. Instead of disposable (even if biodegradable) picnicware, choose reusable, already existing plates, cloth napkins and metal utensils! Buying new and throwing away is eco-hype. True sustainability is using already existing products, and then re-using them! Goodwill, etc. is a great place to find inexpensive second-hand dishes (even plastic, or tupperware – although I’d never advise to buy new plastic or tupperware- if its too cumbersome to carry “real” dishes)
Thanks for reminding us that party-time is still eco-time, and a great occasion to rethink how we do things. Thanks for your sustainability site. I just discovered it.

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