Why do I tout “Made In America”?
There are lots of reasons to buy American-made products and to nudge others into doing the same, so you may be wondering what my reasons are. To be honest, I think outsourcing jobs overseas benefits...
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Pathetic Potato Production
Hi, I’m back at the end of a rather allergenic weekend, perhaps with some alliteration for the win? It certainly wasn’t my potato growing for the win. Picture forthcoming later in the week, maybe on...
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A green dream world
So what would a green, sustainable society look like… if we didn’t have to alter our lifestyles too much? - Cars and trucks would run on sustainable, clean-burning, cleanly produced, alternative fuels...
View ArticleWhat I could have preserved this weekend – but didn’t
As is usual for a Saturday, we went to the Oak Park Farmers Market, and yesterday we went to the Forest Park Farmers Market and bought some of the season’s last Mirai sweet corn. I saw all sorts of...
View ArticleWork travel and legitimate carbon offsets
I have to travel for work in the near future, and one of those trips is to London. Going isn’t particularly optional, and I can’t exactly carpool or take the train to get to London, can I? What’s a...
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Product review – Poopbags.com poop bags
Never let it be said that we shy away from unpleasant topics here at greeninoakpark.com. When last we discussed greener solutions for pet waste, your humble author was at a loss as to the best way to...
View ArticleNo Wordless Wednesday – question for readers instead
No Wordless Wednesday this week, mostly because I haven’t had both time and inspiration converging. Instead I’d like to ask my readers what they’ve been thinking about, green-wise, now that fall is...
View ArticleGreener cleaning this Saturday April 9 at River Forest Whole Foods
Hello! I’m back, and I have an announcement from Whole Foods in River Forest and the folks at Naturally It’s Clean. Do you want to try some healthier cleaning options? This Saturday, April 9, 2011 from...
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