

Good, bad, ugly: Hard-to-recycle, recycled
Keeping hard-to-recycle items out of landfills seems like a good idea. But are "responsible recyclers" making matters worse?
Sep 2214 min read
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Dumpster dive | July 30, 2025
Support a global plastics treaty, explode the inevitable, throttle AI, rage against the regime, and make some pet toys
Jul 304 min read
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The big ick of commercial compost
Human error and industry practices make commercial compost a significant carrier of both microplastics and PFAS chemicals. Take control of what goes in your garden by making your own.
Jun 275 min read
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Dumpster dive, democracy edition | May 29, 2025
Time to get busy! Kill (the) Bill, kibosh the king, and rale against the dictator thing.
May 295 min read
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Batting an eye at microplastics in mascara
It's not just plastic tubes and wands. Mascara itself commonly contains Nylon-6, synthetic fibers that add bulk and length to our lashes and microplastics to our water sources. Here are some better options.
May 213 min read
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An any day celebration of Earth Day
The sun invited me to step outside, play in the dirt, and get to know my plant neighbors.
May 24 min read
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Dumpster dive | April 2, 2025
Earth Month, Hands Off, bathroom breaks, sacrifice zones, rat erotica, and good karma
Apr 24 min read
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