Infinite Genius
This week’s article is about examples of successful recycling programs. Corporations have created unimaginable piles of garbage. We have gleefully participated as consumers. This story will help illustrate that there are pathways out of this mess. Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels.com We’ve spent a few weeks exploring the dangers of packaging, plastics, synthetic fibers,... Continue Reading →
Another reader request. Can we recycle solar panels? This is a rather interesting and timely question. We have been exploring plastic production’s impact on the environment, our health, and society. The lesson learned was one of basic common sense. An Environmental first principal. You know like “There is No Away.” Photo by Yogendra Singh on... Continue Reading →
My daughter uses reusable plastic containers for her shampoo, conditioner, and body soap. They come in medium-sized baggies of moderate thickness. Each is full of products and capped with a twist top. They come with a return addressed envelope. When you have exhausted the contents, you simply place them in the brown envelope and return... Continue Reading →
There is more to this week’s article than the title might imply. Yes, we will discuss how glass is made. That, after all, was a reader suggestion. I decided to explore this topic at this time as a follow-up to the article about recycling. It makes sense that we consider glass as an alternative to... Continue Reading →
Out of sight, out of mind. Compartmentalization. Only dealing with variables that are under your control. Rationalization. Photo by Nu00f6el Puebla on Pexels.com These are just some reasons we don’t run around all day, pointing out all the problems we see in the world around us. We know we’re burning fossil fuels and producing vast... Continue Reading →
From the title, you can tell that this article contains some troubling news. Still good to look trouble squarely in the eye before we go on with our lives completely oblivious. Worst news, first news. Plastic does not decompose. Plastic does not biodegrade. Come on, I’ve seen the news reports that claim plastic bags decompose... Continue Reading →
When I hear the word polyester, I think of those shirts I loved to wear in the seventies. You know, they came with funky patterns, bright colors, and those large pointy collars. You still see guys wearing retro throwback styles sporting the colors and patterns sans the enormous collars. I have a confession for you.... Continue Reading →
This is not a Fluff Piece. Photo by The Craft Wonder on Pexels.com Disclaimer 1: If you are weak of heart or running low on hope, proceed no further; the topic of this week’s article is not for the faint of heart. You’ve been warned. Nuance – a subtle difference in shade or meaning. I... Continue Reading →
With the skyrocketing prices of eggs, many folks are beginning to wonder if raising chickens might be the answer. Well, that depends on the question. Photo by Dana Tentis on Pexels.com In Douglas Adams’s Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, a computer is created to answer a question. The Feynman computing center is by U.S. Department... Continue Reading →
What came first, the chicken of the egg? Well, the first chickens evolved from chicken-like ancestors. Therefore, one day, the creature we call a chicken hatched from an egg. Of course, the question on everyone else's mind is? Click the button on the right to become a follower. How much did the egg cost? Photo... Continue Reading →
You can easily get all the electrolytes you need from the food you eat. What would you need to eat to match the electrolytes found in a sports drink? We are going to approach this problem from a few different angles. Question 1. What is in my Sweat? Photo by Fabio Pelegrino on Pexels.com Sweat,... Continue Reading →
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Let’s start with some water. So far, the evidence supports the idea that living organisms need water. You do too! We’ve all heard from some source, at some point, that humans are 70% water. That is not true for all parts of our body, but it is a valid approximation.... Continue Reading →
By Terry L Johnson Serving size seems like a very straightforward concept. But the waters become a bit murky when exploring how serving sizes are determined and how companies implement the idea. One might assume a serving size is a guide for how much of the food product you should eat in one sitting. Sorry,... Continue Reading →
By Terry L Johnson Potato chips. Is there a more iconic American snack? Here in the US, we consume a lot of potato chips. On average, we chow down on more than 6 pounds of potato chips individually each year. Altogether, those chip bags are filled with some 2 billion pounds of potato chips each... Continue Reading →
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