Monthly Archives: March 2009

Freeze Waste

It’s official. When a New York Times piece advocates using frozen instead of fresh vegetables, you know we’re in a recession. When the Dining section does the same you can call it a Depression. The engrossing Health section piece about eating nutritiously for less, suggested using frozen veggies for a few reasons. The nutritional benefit […]

March 3, 2009 | Posted in Household | Comments closed

Fresh Brewed Waste?

You’re all probably familiar with the Keurig one-shot coffee machines. They’re pretty handy, I suppose. Well, one rationale for these machines that I can appreciate is that they prevent offices (and homes) from wasting pots of coffee. I usually focus on food waste–not beverages–but coffee dumping seems so egregious. Most cafes, restaurants and convenience stores […]

March 2, 2009 | Posted in Energy, Environment, Waste Stream | Comments closed