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A Different Type of Vacation

We just returned from the typical vacation – drove to Florida to an amusement park (Legoland to be specific). It was really fun, but it didn’t benefit a lot of people other than us. Did you ever think about vacationing for a cause? It’s true – that’s becoming one of the hottest travel options. I know several of our church members just returned from Uganda on a mission trip. Think of vacationing for a cause as a mission trip without the church’s influence. Vacations with a cause include helping the earth, helping animals, and helping people. The good part is … Continue reading →

Other City Bans on Disposable Plastic Bags

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Yesterday was a big day for environmentalists – Los Angeles passed an ordinance to ban the use of plastic bags within the next year. But, LA is not the only city trying to get rid of plastic. (This image is from MorgueFile.) In October of last year, all stores in Portland, Oregon went plastic bagless after the state legislature failed to pass a state ban. However, knowing that some customers were going to forget, the city spent $10,000 on radio and bus ads to remind them. City officials also gave away 10,000 free reusable bags. Austin, Texas seems to be … Continue reading →

LA Bans Disposable Plastic Shopping Bags

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I have blogged about how you should switch to the reusable shopping bags. I’ve also blogged about uses for your disposable plastic bags, but if you live in Los Angeles, you won’t have much need for that blog anymore because LA, home to 4 million people, has become the largest municipality in America to ban plastic shopping bags. (This image is from MorgueFile.) The city council approved the ban by a vote of 13 to 1. Environmental groups campaigning for this ban elicited the help of celebrities such as John Cusack, Edward Norton, and Julia Roberts. This ban won’t take … Continue reading →